Did Climbing Just Get Banned at Oliana? Here’s What We Know. On December 18, the Catalonian Department of Culture banned rock climbing on Oliana's main Rumbau cliff. The goods news? Locals …

Jun 20, 2025 · The differences between rock climbing ropes can quite literally mean life and death. Here's what you need to know to buy your first rope.

Mar 20, 2025 · We’ve seen innovations that have made climbing easier, more comfortable, and lighter, from pants and ice tools to backpacks and belay devices. But lately Climbing ’s field-testing team has …

Jul 2, 2025 · Check out these 13 rock climbing festivals, from Yosemite Facelift to Horseshoe Hell, which run between May and November 2025.

5 days ago · Climbing tested dozens of new pieces of gear over the last 12 months. We abused them relentlessly at the crags, boulderfields, and in the alpine, then decided—without any doubt—which …

Dec 15, 2025 · One doesn’t climb 5.14 trad, double-digit boulders, wildly steep mixed routes, and some of the most badass alpine lines on the planet without thinking very carefully about how you approach …

Sep 26, 2025 · Sport climbing comes in third, with 35 accidents last year. Other categories include ice/mixed climbing, big wall climbing, bouldering, toproping, free soloing, and ski mountaineering.

May 5, 2025 · Whether you’re hiking through a downpour to get to the sport cave, climbing steep water ice mid-winter, or just living in the Pacific Northwest, a good hardshell jacket and pants can make or …

Apr 14, 2025 · We scoured the globe for the 13 best climbing hostels around the world, located close to crags with climber-friendly amenities.

May 13, 2024 · Head trauma is among the most feared and catastrophic injuries in climbing. So why aren't more rock climbers wearing helmets?