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It's cheaper than many sports (skiing, for example), and roughly comparable to many others. As with most activities, you can spend more by getting the latest equipment and flying off to popular cli...

Any outdoor sport involves some element of risk. If you learn rock climbings skills from a knowledgeable instructor, are careful to follow established safety procedures, and choose to do only top-r...

As a beginning climber, you won't be setting anchors or placing protection. Understanding what it is and learning how to do it, though, will make you a more well-rounded climber. You’ll want to be ...

Rock On provides Totems as cams because they are the only brand that can work for both a splitter crack and an off-set crack. For all other cam brands, you'll need a set for each type of crack.

It really depends on whether you like to boulder or rope up! For boulderers - the La Sportiva Miura's are a great beginner shoe, whilst the La Sportiva Geniuses are for the more advanced boulderer....

 Wear clothes that offer comfort and mobility (stretch). You want a loose fit, but not so baggy that your clothes get caught on holds or gear. Yoga clothing works well. Wear something you don’t min...

Once you've become a skilled top-rope climber, your next step is lead climbing. When lead climbing, you’ll tie into one end of the rope and clip it into a series of quickdraws that are already atta...

Requiring neither a harness nor a rope, bouldering involves routes that are close to the ground. A thick crash pad acts as a protective mat below you. Some gyms also require spotters, people who he...

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