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A guide to climbing rating systems across the world
Our expert guide to climbing rating systems will help you compare trad to sport, America to Europe, bouldering, scrambling, dry tooling and everything in between
From the ‘father of rock climbing' to a 20-something star of bouldering: who are Britain’s greatest ever climbers?
We take a look at some of Britain’s greatest ever climbers, from the early pioneers to today’s benchmark setters
La Sportiva Mythos climbing shoes review: a multi-pitch legend
We hit the crags in La Sportiva’s Mythos climbing shoe, a classic design that’s been a firm favorite for over 30 years
The best climbing shoes: get a grip both indoors and out
Our selection of the best climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing
What’s more difficult, sport climbing or trad climbing?
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad
Rock climbing terms: the crag slang and jargon you need for the Olympics and beyond
Our expert guide to rock climbing terms, from equipment, moves and climbing styles to the the esoteric slang used by seasoned climbers
What are approach shoes? Our expert guide to these technical pieces of footwear
In store or on the web, you've perhaps wondered: what are approach shoes? Our experts go into what sets them apart from standard hikers
What is trad climbing? Our expert guide to traditional rock climbing
What is trad climbing? We consider what separates trad from other climbing disciplines, along with where you can do it and what equipment is needed
