Grades

Grades were meant to guide climbers to appropriate challenges—but a new anti-grade sentiment seems to be gaining steam.

How should we think about grades? Do they even matter? What are the formulas and rules we should consider? Let’s discuss.

Ever wonder how the B-Scale relates to the V-scale relates to the Fb scale relates to the Dankyū system? We've got answers. And some history lessons.

So how does that pink V5 in the gym’s corner stack up against outdoor boulders?

Tired of bickering over climbing grades? Then check out this new, streamlined rating system.