The key to conquering the rope climb lies in your grip. Start by mastering the basic grip: wrap your dominant hand around the ...

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 ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' Yes, even if you never use a brand new climbing rope, it still 'expires' after 10 years. When your ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope ret ...