The Mirror (London, England)
A climber “leading” a route, and clipping the rope through a bolt to protect him. The belayer on the ground holds the rope and catches the leader if he falls.(Photo: Getty Images) LOCKOFFSupporting your body in a fixed position with one bent arm, usually while clipping or reaching for...
It’s the signal you shout if you or another climber dislodges a piece of rock or drops a carabiner. When you’re belaying someone outdoors, always keep in mind the angle that rocks from above would fall and know your safe zone. If the leader falls, “Falling!” is the correct signal...
Rock climbing is loaded with technical terms and jargon. Learn how to talk like a climber with help from our comprehensive glossary.
I have noticed that hardly anyone wears socks in their rock shoes. Hardly is an understatement. Actually, I may be the only climber on Earth who wears socks. To me, socks make sense. Rock shoes, even expensive ones, are uncomfortable and socks add a bit of cushion and a hygienic layer...
Sierra Blair-Coyle buckled into her first harness at age eight. We asked her about what it takes to start rock climbing.
Adam Baroumand, 26, of Irvine, a climber of 10 years, had just come up the trail. It was his first time at Tahquitz. Within a minute of reaching Lunch Rock he heard “metallic jingling, that sound of a rack when someone falls … Then three pops, could have been more—they were cra...
Falls will have fatal consequences at critical points. S = perfect handling of all belay equipment, even exotic equipment; R = dangerous route with very high risk of accident; P = very high S How well does the climber need to be able to handle belay equipment, and what belay equipment ...
In lead climbing, the belayer doesn’t take in the slack. He or she lets it out as the climber inches up vertically. Yet if the climber falls, the belayer takes on the same motion, effectively halting the fall and either allowing the climber to get back onto the wall, or to be bela...
design includes a pedal belt grasp rope gear, which enhances safety by providing a secure grip on the rope. Whether you're ascending a rock face or engaged in SRT rescue work, this ascender is engineered to minimize the risk of falls and ensure a stable climb. **Ergonomic Design for Left...