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 — ...

When it comes to activities that require gear to get started, climbing generally isn’t the most expensive outdoor sport—but it’s also not the cheapest. Putting together a full gym kit, with shoes, ...

Including beginner tips and expert-recommended climbing gear and apparel to help you scale walls or boulders confidently. By Rylee Johnston All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

I’m just experienced enough of a climber and mountaineer to tell you this: Climbing is hard. That's true if you’re tackling a tough route at the gym, grabbing onto the Gunks in upstate New York or ...

Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

Ever since the historic first free ascent of Yosemite’s intimidating Dawn Wall was broadcast on social media last summer, rock climbing has been having a moment. With indoor climbing gyms all over the ...

JEREMY RELLOSA: Hey, everyone. It's Jeremy from Outside, and today we're going to talk about when to know it's time to retire your climbing gear. So first, we'll look at your rope, and the first few ...

Climbing safety equipment and techniques have come a long way from the early days of the sport. Back then, equipment often failed or was simply not available resulting in the lead climber’s motto of ...