One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

one absolutely essential bit of kit for roped climbs is a reliable and comfortable climbing harness. While you can rent these from climbing centres, it’s a good idea to own one if you’re ...

While some climbers brave the crag even in winter, most return with the arrival of spring - longer days, warmer temperatures, ...

With the introduction of the specially adapted harness, families and young people supported by Absolutely Together can experience the climbing wall for free. Matt Schofield from The XC commented ...

Read on to discover more about slings, and what you can do with them to help you climb more safely. Did you know that you can do a lot of things with a sling? Need to build a belay or improvise a ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

Photo by Erin Pettit Mountain climbers wear harnesses and are roped to each other in teams in case they have to retrieve anyone who falls into a crevasse. (Instructor Mortenson helps student ...