Learn how to tie the Distel friction hitch with this easy rope climbing knot tutorial, perfect for arborists, climbers, and rope access beginners. This step-by-step guide covers the correct wraps, ...

When Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler trekked to Everest Base Camp in 1978, they were the only two people on Earth who believed they weren’t marching toward their own graves. Their goal was to reach ...

It's a piece of exercise "equipment" most people overlook, but that staircase can do more than get you from point A to point B. If you've wondered about the average number of calories burned climbing ...

If stair-climbing leaves you breathless even when you're in decent shape, you're not alone. Here's what's happening and how to fix it. Caroline Roberts Digital Editorial Intern Caroline Roberts writes ...

21-year-old climber Italian climber Iris Bielli has sent her first 8c+, 'Il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio' at Sasso Pelo in Lombardy. 02/02/2026 - Alpinism Grit & Rock Expedition Grants for ...

Trad climbing is a unique challenge that tests your strength, endurance, technique, and mental resilience, making it deeply rewarding. British trad climbing is steeped in history, with a strong ...

American rock climber Sean Bailey has made the first ascent of 'Duality of Man' (9c) at Dry Canyon, Arizona, USA. Raimundo De Andraca and Fernanda Carabias have made the first ascent of 'Sin ...