There’s nothing as challenging and exhilarating as scaling a vertical rock face. Rock climbing develops sinewy forearms, ripped abs, and well-defined calves. It’s a safer, more accessible version of ...

Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and for rock climbers, “crag” is as much a part of the rock climbing dictionary as “beef jerky” is. Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and ...

Lynn Hill, a living legend in rock climbing and one of the climbers profiled in the Discovery Channel documentary, Valley Uprising, shared some of her best rock climbing tips, tricks and techniques in ...

This camp will introduce and teach aspiring climbers standard rock-climbing techniques, such as knots, belaying and the correct way to move over rock. After one day of introduction at one of the ...

Rock climbing newbies shouldn't be intimidated by the most thrilling sport in the vertical outdoors. These expert tips and top rock climbing gear will get you scaling in no time. Chilling moments ...

Learn how to take your climbing out of the gym and into the mountains. Outdoor Pursuits offers a number of outdoor rock climbing and ice climbing courses to help you improve your skills and find your ...

Ready to ascend to new heights, but don’t know the lingo or how the heck to strap on that harness? Sign up for Rock Spot Climbing’s “chalk talk,” free to first-timers, where you’ll learn the basics of ...

Rock climbing is a total-body workout that engages multiple muscle groups and helps to build strength, endurance, and flexibility. When you climb, you use your arms, legs, core, and back muscles to ...