At just 3.1 ounces in a size medium, this is by far the lightest climbing harness on our list. In short, minimizing weight is the top priority of the Blue Ice Choucas Light ($80). While rock ...

I prefer a service like Rock and Resole, a Boulder ... Comfort is my mantra when I recommend any climbing harness, but especially for beginners. You want something that feels plush, which comes ...

Sport climbing: Shoes, harness, rope, belay device ... have two feet and one hand (or two hands and one foot) on the rock or wall. Keep your hips close to the wall – This improves balance ...

Rock climbing has gained popularity over the past ... We also tested various gear, including climbing shoes, chalk, harnesses and all the other essentials you need for your first time climbing.

Once reserved for mountain towns, iron-rung climbing courses called via ferratas are showing up in places like Columbus, Ohio ...

Examine your climbing equipment before you climb. Do a visual check of your rope, harness, and quickdraws, which are two carabiners connected by strong nylon webbing. “Scan the rock above you ...

Rock climbing once required a trek to a mountain ... whether that’s in a gym membership, clothing, or gear. But there are several important differences that shape when and where you choose ...

Obviously, before the advent of indoor rock walls, climbers learned by ... and as a bonus, Lagartijas Climbing Crú has a gear library for members to help make the expensive sport more accessible.