trad climbing
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What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history

From the ‘father of rock climbing' to a 20-something star of bouldering: who are Britain’s greatest ever climbers?
By Alex Foxfield published
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
By Alex Foxfield published
We hit the crags in La Sportiva’s Mythos climbing shoe, a classic design that’s been a firm favorite for over 30 years

What is a redpoint in climbing? We delve into the rotpunkt style
By Alex Foxfield published
We look into how redpointing differs from other styles of ascent in rock climbing, discover its origins and consider some of the most important redpoints in history

Who are America's greatest climbers: legends and contemporary greats
By Alex Foxfield published
We take a look at America’s rock stars, individuals that have redefined climbing by achieving feats once though impossible

The best climbing shoes: get a grip both indoors and out
By Jessie Leong published
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?
By Alex Foxfield published
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad

What is smearing in climbing? We get to grips with the technique
By Alex Foxfield published
We explore what smearing in rock climbing is, detailing what it is, how it works and considering whether it’s something hikers do too
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