Rock Climbing Articles & Videos

• Rock Climbing Clubs in Utah

  Rock climbing clubs are a great way to make new friends and find climbing partners. Clubs provide the opportunity to learn and share your knowledge about climbing. Through a rock climbing club, you can learn about new climbing areas and rou… read more

• The Best Climbing Rocks

  The United States is chock full of world-class climbing destinations. With so many to choose from, how do you know which spots offer the best climbing rocks around? From varied rock formations to the diversity of bouldering, sport climbing… read more

• About Riva Del Garda

  Riva del Garda, a town at the northern end of Italy's Lake Garda, is best known for its world-class sailing competitions and spectacular views. In the shadow of the Italian Alps, Riva del Garda is a year-round tourist destination for outdoo… read more

• Hotels in Calpe

  Calpe, Spain is a popular tourist area on the Costa Blanca in the Mediterranean. The skyline of the town is the Penon de Ifach rock formation. Located at the rock formation is a nature park. This is a water town and fishing is the main indu… read more

• Tools Used in Rock Climbing

  On the surface, rock climbing seems to be a fairly straightforward sport--you find a rock, then make your way to the top of it. As with any sport, however, there are wide variations on the initial concept, and with those variations come a w… read more

• How to Pull an Overhang in Rock Climbing

  Climbing through an overhang takes strength, commitment and good technique. read more

• How to Climb a Chimney in Rock Climbing

  Chimney climbing is often required on longer traditional climbs. It's a valuable skill to have for classics and big walls. read more

• Place a Stopper while Rock Climbing

  A stopper, otherwise known as a wire, nut, or wedge, is a passive chock used as artificial protection while rock climbing. A stopper is a tapered block designed to fit into cracks in the rock. It sits passively until weight is applied then… read more

• Do a Lie Back While Rock Climbing

  Rock climbing can get you into a lot of tricky situations, and sometimes you need to be able to use your holds creatively. A lie back or layback is one way to utilize cracks or other vertically-oriented holds as well as combine the strength… read more

• How to Dyno

  In rock climbing, a dynamic move, or "dyno" for short, is one in which the climber launches up to a hold that is out of normal climbing reach. Dynos are common in bouldering and are also useful for getting past the crux, or the hardest part… read more

• Safety Rules in Rock Climbing

  Rock climbing is a sport that Americans are embracing to such an extent that gyms dedicated to the hobby are opening their doors around the nation. This hobby is a mix between extreme sport and afternoon fun, making it perfect for the whole… read more

• How to Weight-Train for Rock Climbing

  Rock climbing is a challenging sport, with unique fitness requirements. These include strength, flexibility, balance and agility. The primary muscles used in rock climbing include the forearms, lats, shoulders, biceps, triceps, core hamstri… read more

• How to Choose the Perfect Rock Climbing Clothing

  Learn what rock climbing clothes, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use Webbing & Cordage While Rock Climbing

  Learn what rock climbing webbing and cordage, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• Hand Jamming for Strong Rock Climbing Hand Holds

  Hand jamming is a powerful rock climbing technique. Learn hand jamming techniques, such as using your fist and twisting your fingers, in this rock climbing technique video. read more

• Foot Jamming for Strong Rock Climbing Hand Holds

  Foot jamming, or using a crack in a rock wall as a foot hold, is a useful technique for rock climbing; get tips on foot jamming in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson. read more

• How to Dyno in Rock Climbing

  A dynamic move in rock climbing (dyno for short) involves flying through the air to get to an out of reach hold. Learn how to dyno in this free intermediate to advanced rock climbing video lesson. read more

• How to Boulder Using Static & Dynamic Moves to Train for Rock Climbing

  Learn how to boulder using static and dynamic climbing moves on the climbing wall to ensure that once you're out in the real wilderness you'll be able to stay safe, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing vid… read more

• How to Use an Anchor While Rock Climbing

  Learn how to use anchors in rock climbing in order to stay safe when you're out on the mountain in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• Choosing a Rock Climb

  From crack climbing to climbing on overhangs and more, learn what to look for in a good, challenging climb in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more

• Orient Yourself when Rock Climbing

  Orienting yourself to the cliff site is an important way to avoid injury when rock climbing; learn more in this free rock climbing safety lesson on video. read more

• What are Rock Climb Ratings?

  Rock climbs are rated for their difficulty, most often using the Yosemite Decimal System. Learn more about what climb ratings are and what each rating means in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more

• Rock Climbers Etiquette

  Be a good member of the rock climbing community by being considerate to other climbers and taking care of the land. Learn more about climbing etiquette and why it is so important in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more

• How to Repel While Rock Climbing

  Learn repelling techniques used in rock climbing in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• How to Use Tricams & Active Cams While Rock Climbing

  Learn how to use tricams active cams and other rock climbing removal gear and equipment you need to control rope feed and get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use Stoppers & Hexes While Rock Climbing

  Learn how to use stoppers, hexes and other rock climbing removal gear and equipment you need to control rope feed and get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use Your Hands While Rock Climbing

  Learn how to use your hands for rock climbing in order to stay safe and propel yourself forward in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• Understand How to Move Your Hips & Feet While Rock Climbing

  Learn how to use your hips and feet when rock climbing in order to stay safe and propel yourself forward in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• How to Lower a Rock Climber

  When belaying a rock climber who has finished a climb, lower him or her down to the ground; learn how in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more

• How to Lower Yourself After Rock Climbing

  From communicating with your belayer to using the correct form, get tips for lowering yourself to the ground after rock climbing in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more

• How to Lead While Rock Climbing

  Learn leaning techniques used in rock climbing in order to stay safe when you're out on the mountain in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• The Benefits of Taking a Buddy Rock Climbing

  Learn all the benefits to taking a buddy rock climbing with you in this free video online. read more

• Understand the Importance of a Grigri Belay Device When Rock Climbing

  Learn about the benefits of using a Grigri belay device in order to ensure that once you're out in the real wilderness you'll be able to stay safe, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing video series. read more

• How to Lower Yourself While Rock Climbing

  Learn lowering techniques used in rock climbing in order to stay safe and propel yourself forward in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• How to Belay a Rock Climber

  Learn belaying techniques used in rock climbing in order to stay safe when you're out on the mountain in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• How to Rock Climb with the Least Energy

  Rock climbing is strenuous, but by using your legs and bones instead of just your arm muscles, you can reserve your energy when climbing a rock wall. Learn more in this free rock climbing video lesson. read more

• Pick the Right Rock Climbing Latches

  Learn what types of latches are best for rock climbing and how to choose the right rock climbing latches in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• How to Use GriGri & Automatic Belay Devices While Rock Climbing

  Learn what rock climbing belay devices, such as GriGri and automatic belay equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Move Up Overhanging Rock without Wasting Energy

  Climb overhanging rock with the least amount of effort and save your energy and muscle strength for the rest of your climb; learn how in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson. read more

• How to Climb Overhanging Rock

  Climbing overhanging rock is both strenuous and fun. Get expert tips, such as using opposite hands and feet to climb an overhanging rock, in this free rock climbing video lesson. read more

• How to Set Up to Belay a Rock Climber

  Learn how to setup to belay the rock climber for rock climbing in order to stay locked into your hiking gear, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing video series. read more

• How to Belay a Climber

  Learn how to belay a rock climber in order to stay locked into your hiking gear, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing video series. read more

• Belaying a Rock Climber

  An expert rock climber gives an overview of what belaying is plus shows you how to belay a climber using an ATC type device in a sociable belay system in this free rock climbing instructional video. read more

• How to Pick the Right Rock Climbing Helmet for You

  Learn how to choose the best rock climbing helmet, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use a Chalk Bag While Rock Climbing

  Learn what rock climbing chalk bag, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use Carabiners While Rock Climbing

  Learn what rock climbing carabiners, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more

• How to Use Figure-Eight & ATC Belay Devices While Rock Climbing

  Learn what rock climbing belay devices like the figure-eight and ATC type, and other equipment and gear you need to control rope feed and get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more