Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to ...

Wedge yourself between a rock and a hard place in style (if not comfort) with our pick of the best rock climbing gear going. By Tom Ward. 8 min read Published on 05/28/2025 · 3:50 PM UTC.

Our mountaineering expert ponders the point when scrambling ends and climbing begins, taking a look at grades and viewpoints ...

The best rock climbing gear for beginners, including climbing shoes, climbing harnesses, belay devices, climbing helmets, and climbing apparel, from brands like La Sportiva, Petzl, Black Diamond ...

Rock-Climbing Gear 101: Ropes, clips and the belay device are there to help in case of emergency, but getting comfortable with them can take a little time.

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The Best Rock Climbing Shoes of 2021. Having tested dozens of pairs, we present our favorites. By Cory Smith. Published June 30, 2021 · Updated August 24, 2022. Share In a sport where gravity is your ...

Rock climbing is an increasingly popular sport, and if you plan to do it often, having your own gear could be a good investment.

Over the past year, I have joined the rapidly increasing community taking up climbing: whether at indoor gyms or outdoor ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - There will soon be more rock climbing and bike trail opportunities on federal public land such as ...