Latest rock climbing news
Hand care for climbers: 7 tips to avoid splits and flaps
By Julia Clarke published
Tips to help you find the delicate balance between the protection of calluses and maintaining essential finger sensitivity for all those crimpy holds
A quick guide to mixed climbing and dry-tooling
By Julia Clarke last updated
Climbers around the world are taking up mixed climbing and dry-tooling to keep their climbing season going through the seasons amid variable conditions
What is climbing tape used for? We unwrap the applications of humble climbing tape
By Alex Foxfield last updated
What is climbing tape used for, what are its advantages and disadvantages and what characteristics should you be looking for in the ideal tape?
Rock climbing techniques: the skills that will see you moving up the grades
By Alex Foxfield last updated
Our guide to the standard rock climbing techniques, from everyday techniques like edging, smearing and bridging to all-or-nothing dynos
Ice climber Emma Powell is proof that great things come in small packages
By Julia Clarke published
The ice and mixed climber recently became the first British woman to tick off a D12 – and at 5’1” that’s no easy feat
Does your height really matter in rock climbing?
By Julia Clarke published
Does being tall really make you a better climber? We ask the professionals to weigh in on this age-old climbing rumor
7 surprising health benefits of rock climbing
By Julia Clarke published
Can climbing keep you young? Improve your relationships? Get you a promotion at work? Science seems to say so
What to wear for rock climbing: a beginner’s guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
We walk you through what to wear for rock climbing indoors and outdoors so you can enjoy comfort, mobility and protection
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