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

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

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.

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.

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.

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