What is smearing in climbing? The word smear has multiple definitions and we’re certainly not going to get into all of them here. If you aren’t familiar with the smearing rock climbing term, you’d ...

What goes up must come down. You may be aware that down climbing is much more difficult and time consuming than climbing upwards, as well as sounding a little contradictory. This is because it's much ...

Rock gym managers and climber Anna Pfaff weigh in on when you’re over your head and what’s expected in terms of climbing etiquette outside. With the rise of indoor climbing, what happens when the gym ...

Climbing is back at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the white knuckle sport is set to wow crowds and draw in new spectators from around the globe. This year it's looking different to its debut at Tokyo ...

Rock climbing may have a reputation for being a hardcore sport for body-building buff dudes, but Vermont climbers say you don't have to look like Thor or David Hasselhoff to scale big heights on the ...

Join Zander Waller, a renowned deep water solo athlete, as he takes you on an exhilarating journey to master the art of rock climbing. In this captivating video, experience the thrill of climbing on ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Find out the new rules of this year's sport climbing at the Olympics plus tips for how to get ...

This camp is geared toward young climbers who already have some climbing experience and want to advance their skills. This camp will review and reinforce standard rock-climbing techniques such as ...

Royal Robbins, a legendary rock climbing pioneer, died Tuesday at age 82. Robbins helped usher in the golden age of climbing at Yosemite, and he advocated using clean climbing techniques that left no ...

The great outdoors is great and all, but you're at the mercy of the elements, and rock climbers are particularly put out by rain. Indoor climbing walls don't always capture the nuances of nature, so a ...

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we explore the remarkable story of Santone Yoshida, a rock climbing prodigy. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Ena, Japan, where Santone honed his skills on ...