It was this incident that generated the first enquiries into the safety and efficacy of mountaineering and climbing equipment. Today, with the recent introduction of European Norm (EN) standards for ...

The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, increasing as you progress up the route. Tying into the Edelrid Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry cuts weight and could add confidence to redpoint ...

McCrary, a 20-year-rock-climbing veteran, designed the course to appeal to newbies. Novices who confidently scale a couple of gentle 5.3 routes on the slab can graduate to a more vertical 5.6.