First Time Going Outside? Here are Tips for Safety (and Etiquette)
Here are 23 tips from veteran climbers for going outside. Whether you're new to the scene or a pro, they still apply.
Gym To Crag
The Four Best Ways To Hog a Route
The crags are getting busy. If you want to send, you’ll need to set up camp. Here’s how.
Gym Bouldering Grades Vs. Outdoor Grades: 11 Reasons Why Outdoor Climbing Feels Hard
So how does that pink V5 in the gym’s corner stack up against outdoor boulders?
Get Better: How To Go From Gym to Crag, Five Tips For Success
Climbing outside is pretty different from the gym. The holds aren't color-coordinated. The feet are smaller. The crimps are sharp. But these four tips can ease your transition outside.
Gym to Crag: Sport Climbing
Make the move outdoors with these tips from AMGA Certified Rock guide Elaina Arenz.
Gym to Crag: Trad Climbing
Build your knowledge base with these tips from AMGA Certified Rock guide Elaina Arenz.
Gym to Crag: How to Tie Friction Hitches
AMGA Certified Rock guide Elaina Arenz shares how to tie and when to use Autoblock, Kelmhiest, and Prusik friction hitches.
Gym to Crag: How to Rock It Outside
Make the most of the strength you've gained climbing inside with these tips for transitioning to real rock.
Crusty Corner: Three Simple Tips to Be a Better Custodian of Crowded Cliffs
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Unbelayvable: A Rappel Lesson
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
How to Find Climbing Partners at the Crag
Check out Elliott Natz's author page.
Out on a Ledge: Way of Life
As climbing’s popularity rises, so does the environmental impact.