For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Let Parents Belay Through A Bolt Hanger
Parents love their kids and will do anything for them, including taking them toprope climbing when they don't have a clue.
Toprope
Having a Project Made Me a “Dumb” Climber
Learning how to try hard is hard. And it’s so easy to be stupid.
They Climbed On a Home Depot Rope—Thought A Real Rope Was Too Expensive
They figured they knew enough about climbing to wing it, but took a dangerous risk that could have cost them.
How to Toprope Belay
Learn the safest methods for toprope belaying. If you're new to rock climbing, this will lay the foundation for future belaying skills.
Topropers Unite! 6 Tips For Joining The Club
The fine art of sending your dream routes without really trying.
Master the Ultimate Multi-Pitch Anchor: The Quadalette
Use a long cordelette or sling to create a fast, safe, and easy self-equalizing quad anchor
Toproping Might Not Be as Safe as You Think It Is
Check out Climbing Editors's author page.
Unbelayvable: The Strolling Belay
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
AAC Universal Belay Standard: Toproping
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Unbelayvable: A Toprope of Dubious Quality
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Unbelayvable: A Bad Anchor is Worse Than No Anchor
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Unbelayvable: Eight Awful Words
Scary (and true) tales from a crag near you
Unbelayvable: Extreme Toprope Whippers
Scary (and true) tales from a crag near you
Bolted Toprope Anchors
Setting up a simple yet bomber anchor