Trail & Crag

When honing their craft, new tradsters usually focus on their gear skills, but there’s more to trad climbing than being able to place nuts and cams.

Ultralight gear isn’t cheap. Avoid any post-purchase dissonance by learning how to choose the right gear for going fast and light.

There’s no reason to lug a heavy backpack. Lighten your load with these 14 tried and tested weight-saving tactics.

Learn everything you need to know before taking an ultralight approach to your next backpacking trip.

Learn all you need to know about adapting your technique, pace and conditioning for trail running.

With a little preparation and the right gear, you can stay reasonably dry and warm regardless of what mother nature throws at you.

Running at night can be both rewarding and challenging. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of those after dark sessions.

Before you rope up for your first trad lead, you need to know how to place and extend gear. Here’s how it is done.

Besides lowering the risk of injury, solid spotting skills can give your climbing partners the confidence they need to push their limits

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