Learn To Climb

Learn to simul-climb and short-fix for faster ascents

Here are 23 tips from veteran climbers for going outside. Whether you're new to the scene or a pro, they still apply.

Learning to lead climb involves memorizing various systems—how to tie in, how to clip quickdraws, how to clean anchors—AND accumulating fluency and trust in those systems.

Master the standard knot for tying in to the rope

One of the easiest ways to improve as a climber is to get comfortable falling. It just takes some incremental practice.

How do top climbers stay so relaxed, precise, and controlled in their movements, right up to the point where they fall? Here's where to start.

Learn the safest methods for toprope belaying. If you're new to rock climbing, this will lay the foundation for future belaying skills.

Prevent injuries bouldering by learning to fall, place pads, spot, and customize landing zones.

Unlock hard sequences and recover with a solid kneebar.

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More fundamentals for multi-pitch awesomeness to get you to the top—and back down—safely.

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Learn two common techniques for clipping on lead