Edelrid claims its Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry is the lightest synthetic single climbing rope in existence. We ruthlessly tested it ...

footwear was limited and unsuited to the sport. Modern climbers have the opposite problem. Go to any outdoor recreation store and prepare to be overwhelmed by shelves of cutting-edge climbing ...

Like any other adventure sport, proper gear is critical for a safe cliff climbing experience. Climbers would need a harness, ...

Modern equipment standards, which the BMC helped create and continues to be involved in evolving, ensure that safety equipment for climbers is better than it ever has been. Here we provide advice on ...

Typically, the sport utilises two participants and ... dangerous and participants will use ropes and safety equipment similar to rock climbing. The typical kit required for this challenge will ...

Slovenia's Janja Garnbret defended her Olympic title in sport climbing, edging out American Brooke Raboutou on her final climb of the day for the gold medal. American Sam Watson broke the world ...

From electrifying (and record-setting, more on that below) duels on the speed wall, to bouldering masterclasses, to nail-biting suspense on the lead wall, sport climbing checked all the boxes for a ...