Although their histories are intertwined, modern rock climbing and mountaineering are very different activities. Some of the most famous people from the 19th and 20th centuries were mountaineers and...

When you tell someone that you're going rock climbing, odds are they're going to say something like "oh, I'd be too scared to do that." The idea that climbing is wildly dangerous and full of...

Rock Climbing has exploded in popularity over the past century, especially since the 1980's with the advent of the indoor climbing gym. According to the IFSC, 25 million people climb on a regular...

Rock climbing is known for requiring a lot of somewhat expensive gear to get started. While you can rent everything you need at the gym, the cost does add up over time. For some people, especially...

Can heavier individuals be good climbers? How much do the professionals weigh? How much weight can a climbing rope hold? What size do harnesses come in? All your rock climbing and weight-related...

There's a lot of debate out there as to whether or not you should exercise when you're sick. This same debate comes across in rock climbing. While you can do a lot of it by yourself, you risk...