Our rock climbing gear list covers everything you need as a beginner plus additional kit for once you start getting adventurous on the crag

We size up the three main types of rock climbing shoes, including the advantages and disadvantages of each, to help you pick out your next pair

What is multi-pitch climbing? We cover all the basics you need to get more vertical feet out of your days on the crag

With different types of belay device out there, we look at the pros and cons of each and consider which you should use for different styles of climbing

We cover the three main uses for a carabiner in rock climbing as well as which type you need for each

What is climbing chalk? We get to grips with the pros and cons of this climbing staple, from whether it actually works to how it impacts the environment