With these eight tarp configurations, you can ensure a dry and protective pitch in a variety of weather conditions.

To follow in Jimmy Chin’s footsteps, you’ve got to up your game. Learn how in this practical guide to climbing photography.

Knowing what to look for in a campsite can mean the difference between a restful sleep and a cold, wet night fraught with angst.

Learn how to belay a follower from above on a trad climb or multi-pitch sport route.

Not all belay stances are bolted. Learn how to make a three-piece trad anchor using a quad or traditional overhand-knot technique.

As your last line of defense, a strong belay anchor is absolutely essential. Here’s how to properly assess and improve the strength of your anchors

Forecast looking grey and wet? With a little preparation, you can enjoy the outdoors even in constant rain.

Blisters can put an end to your fun, but they don’t have to. With proper treatment, you can prevent these little nasties from becoming showstoppers.

Master these techniques, and you too can run trails with the speed and prowess of a goat, or at the very least, avoid injury and have more fun.