The Best Rope For Rappelling
The best rope for rappelling is a lightweight static rope 8 to 11mm wide. See my top 3 picks plus how to choose dry vs non-dry, length, and weight.
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Eco-Friendly Gifts for Climbers: Gift Guide
Looking for eco-friendly gifts for climbers? Our guide rounds up sustainable chalk, ropes, shoes, jackets, and more, from top picks to gifts under $200.
Top Harnesses for Rappeling
Shopping for harnesses for rappeling? Here are my 5 favorites, from the most comfortable hang to the lightest packable pick and the best value.
Climbing Harness Fit Guide + Best Harnesses
Looking for the best harness for climbing? Here’s the one I recommend, plus the exact features to check for comfort, belaying, hiking, and long hangtime.
Beginners Guide to Rappelling
New to rappelling? This beginner’s guide covers the gear, anchor and belay setup, the safety checks to run, and how to lower yourself and retrieve your rope.
How to build safe climbing anchors from bolts
Learn how to build safe climbing anchors from bolts for top-roping: the gear, redundancy, carabiner and gate checks, extending, and cleaning the anchor safely.
V4 Bouldering: The 3 Techniques You Need
V4 bouldering demands more than strength. Learn the lock-off, high-feet, and rooting techniques that bridge the gap from V3 to V5.
Belaying 101: You Shouldn’t Climb Without Reading This
New to belaying? Learn how to belay safely, pick the right belay device, and get the basics down so you can keep your climbing partner off the ground.
Taping Fingers For Climbing: Why and How
Taping fingers for climbing, explained: why climbers tape, the H, X and ring methods for tendons, plus how to tape splits, tears and flappers for skin.
17 Footwork Drills for Climbing
17 footwork drills for climbing to make your feet precise, trusted, and quiet so you save your arms and send harder routes. Try a few next session.