Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to, you ...

Love small, independent gear shops? We rounded up some of the coolest, most unique stores from across the country.

Long gone are the days of hemp ropes, hobnailed boots, and chopping steps up ice faces. Today's ice climbing gear is highly engineered, refined, and more dialed than ever. Even so, simply surviving ...

TWIN FALLS — Magic Valley’s rock climbing scene expanded this summer with the opening of a gear shop in downtown Twin Falls. Magic Valley Gear Exchange, at 364 Second Ave. E., opened June 1 and ...

Whether you’re spidering El Cap or notching your first 5.1, these top rock climbing essentials vetted by pros will get you well on your upward way. The 33 pounds of essentials hauled by elite climber ...

Taking up a new sport that involves specialized equipment can be daunting. This is especially true with rock climbing, where exposed conditions, including extreme height, can exacerbate a rookie’s ...