A proposal by federal agencies that could have severely limited the use of fixed climbing anchors in wilderness areas is now dead, following adoption of legislation signed into law by President Joe ...

Belay, anchor, dyno, quickdraw, send — what do these all mean in the climbing world? Learn about these climbing terms and more in this article. Understanding the language of rock climbing is not ...

Remember to extend the anchor point sufficiently to prevent your climbing rope from wearing the rock. It’s a good idea to use rope protectors over any rigging to prevent damage to slings/ropes and the ...

This course will teach you what you need to know to take your love of climbing from the gym to the outdoors! Although not required, taking a lead clinic in our climbing gym is recommended as a ...

According to the Squamish Climbing Strategy Report, which was completed in November 2008, the iconic Chief and other rock-climbing locations in the district generate approximately $25 million in ...

The video by Petzl that demonstrates proper ice screw placement technique, as well as how to set an anchor and a v-thread in waterfall ice. It's clear seven minutes don't suffice to cover all ice ...

Rock climbing has increased in popularity as both a recreational ... Top rope climbing is when the climber is attached to a safety rope, which is passed through fixed bolt anchors at the top of the ...

Solid anchors cannot be over emphasised and should be totally ... behavioural change to reduce the potential for future incidents. The Youth Ready to Rock Sport climbing course is designed to help ...

Salvatore Caputo might not be much of a rock climber, but he participated in a dramatic rescue Saturday night in the Diablo Canyon Recreation Area northwest of Santa Fe. Caputo, a battalion chief for ...