As you probably know, aluminum is the name of the climbing game. It’s strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant – and did I mention lightweight? Aluminum is roughly

Rock scrambling is often defined as the gray area between hiking and climbing, where the route doesn’t require a rope but a fall could be

I was 18, and sandwiched between homework and theatre club, I was embroiled in an existential identity crisis. One night, after tossing and turning until

Two years ago, I built a 10×10 rock climbing wall. My budget: $200. I built the frame structure out of 2×4’s and the panels out

This guide to choosing a rock climbing harness is for the Average Joe and Josephine climber. If your latest project is a 5.14b of mono

I took up skiing, and three days later, I skied my first black diamond. I credit my success to two reasons: One, I roller-skated and

If you spend enough time on the trail, you’ll eventually hear the Siren’s call. But it won’t be a flock of naked bird-women (or men,

What is the best self-belay device for top rope solo climbing? This is a question without a cut-and-dried answer. The most popular device for top

When placing trad protection in rock climbing, get in the habit of mentally rating your placements. I first received this advice from Jez at JB