Long gone are the days of hemp ropes, hobnailed boots, and chopping steps up ice faces. Today's ice climbing gear is highly engineered, refined, and more dialed than ever. Even so, simply surviving ...

Andrew Alexander King is a professional climber who is training to summit the seven highest mountain and seven volcano peaks on each continent Whether you’re looking to climb outdoors or on a climbing ...

TWIN FALLS — Magic Valley’s rock climbing scene expanded this summer with the opening of a gear shop in downtown Twin Falls. Magic Valley Gear Exchange, at 364 Second Ave. E., opened June 1 and ...

Before you go into the nearest outdoor retail store and splurge on unnecessary ropes and quickdraws, let’s get down to basics. This is what you really need to start climbing. (And don’t forget to work ...

We interviewed the three women who decide which and how much climbing gear is sold at the three largest retailers in North America. The post Meet the Women Who Decide What Climbing Gear Hits Shelves ...

Upgrading your climbing shoes is one of the best ways to accelerate your performance. That’s especially true if you’re looking to level up from beginner or intermediate routes to more advanced grades.

In the heart of The Hill, a storefront full of colorful displays stands out amid the shotgun houses, restaurants, and Italian groceries, drawing in passersby. This sleek modern space is the first ...