No type of climbing gear has as big an effect on your performance as your rock shoes. Here’s how you choose the right pair.

The time for top-roping is over. Learn to lead and become a fully fledged climber. This article gives you everything you need to know.

It’s important to extend trad gear to reduce rope drag and prevent the rope from tugging gear out of place. Here’s how you use alpine draws and slings.

Hike, scramble or climb. A pair of sticky-soled approach shoes will help you stay surefooted when it matters most.

Adjustable lanyards offer significant advantages over regular slings when you need to tether yourself to an anchor. Here’s everything you need to know.

The right quickdraws can make clipping easier or lighten the weight of your rack. Here’s how you choose the best draws for your climbing objectives.

Bouldering is one of the best ways to develop strength that translates directly into climbing performance. Here’s how to use it as a training tool.

These top tips sum up the twelve most important things that beginner climbers need to know to grow in their new hobby.

Learn how to clean the anchors on a single-pitch climb using one of two techniques.