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Helicopter mountain rescue

“It was a beautiful moment" – French climbers reveal how they rescued pair stranded at 20,000 feet in Himalayas

By Will Symons published

American and British climbing partners Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners found themselves stranded at over 20,000ft without food, climbing gear or shelter

Climbing & Mountaineering
how to store climbing rope: climber managing rope

How to store climbing rope: using a rope bag, taking coils and correct storage

By Alex Foxfield published

We reveal how to store climbing rope, the benefits of having a rope bag, how to coil your rope efficiently and where, and where not, to store it

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what is sport climbing: climber at Smith Rock

What is sport climbing? Its history, legendary locations and what you’ll need

By Alex Foxfield published

What is sport climbing? We delve into the development of sport climbing, the world's most popular approach to rock climbing

Climbing & Mountaineering
Close up of chalky hands tying a climbing rope in a knot

How to clean a climbing rope: essential kit care

By Julia Clarke published

Your life depends on your rope when you’re on a cliff, so knowing how to clean a climbing rope should be a regular part of your climbing kit care routine

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