So you’ve been rocking rental gear in the gym, raiding partners’ climbing bags, or mortifying your friends by haphazardly free soloing every rock you see on hikes? Whatever the case might be, you’re ...

A climbing harness is one of the few pieces of gear that is absolutely essential when attempting to scale anything that stretches beyond bouldering height. Maybe you don’t feel that way if you’re Alex ...

Whether you’re heading to your local indoor wall to escape the British weather, or are lucky enough to decamp to sunnier climes (and climbs), you’ll likely need some new gear. If you’re a seasoned pro ...

Sure, I can settle this debate: Both opinions are right. Next question? Oh, wait. You probably want more than that. Well, as I said, they’re both right. On the one hand, the rappel loop is designed to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Climbing has grown in popularity over the past decade — ...