Climbing Tips

Practical advice on technique, training, and gear.

Walking into a climbing gym for the first time is weirdly intimidating. You are surrounded by massive walls, clouds of chalk dust, and people who…

Sep 17, 2026

Grit, not falls, is what kills most ropes. Fine dust and sand work into the sheath, grinding down the nylon core from the inside. Keeping a rope off…

Aug 04, 2026

You don't need a wall to get better at climbing. Some of the most useful training happens at home, between sessions – building the strength and…

Jul 28, 2026

Your first outdoor climbing trip is a rite of passage — and a little planning turns it from a stressful scramble into a brilliant day out. You don't…

Jun 14, 2026

In late 2025, the International Federation of Sport Climbing rebranded to World Climbing. That makes 2026 the 38th edition of the international…

Jun 14, 2026