Learn everything you need to know about fall factor and how it contributes to the impact force of a fall.

Not all sticky rubber is made equal. Find out which compounds are best suited to your friction addiction.

Learn how to develop tough and durable skin that will allow you to get the most out of every session.

Of all the physical components that contribute to your climbing ability, none is more important than grip strength. Here’s how you improve it.

When you need to make long rappels but don’t want to climb with double ropes, using a tag line with a single rope offers certain advantages.

Which is better for tying in – a figure 8 or bowline? Here, I try to answer that question by looking at the pros, cons, and best uses for each.

The answer should be obvious, but this misconception about assisted-braking devices still persists. Time to clear things up once and for all

Besides allowing you to cop a no-hands rest, a kneebar can also free up a hand to clip or make an otherwise difficult reach. This is how you do it.

Whether you climb 5.11 or 5.13, being able to rest on route can make the difference between a send and flail.