Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing: Costs, Training & Career Paths

QuestionIm intersted in climbing, but have just begun through one indoor and one outdoor lesson. Is it expensive, outfitting and trips? Are you a professio

Best Top Roping Spots in Yosemite Valley & Tuolumne Meadows

QuestionJeff, Im heading up to Yosemite in a couple of days and wanted to do some easy top rope climbs, but have no idea where to look.  Any suggestio

Boosting Hand Strength for Everyday Activities & Climbing (No Climbing Experience Required)

QuestionHi George, first of all Id just like to say Im not a climber, and dont have any desire to climb, partly due to my fear of heights. I am actually i

Vintage Climbing Gear: Innovations & Early Equipment (1960s-1970s)

QuestionI am researching a paper on trad gear used in the 60s and 70s.  Stoppers and pitons were in common use, but do you know of any other types of

Rappelling at Looking Glass Rock: Two Rope Techniques & Safety

QuestionI am considering climbing at Looking Glass Rock in North Carolina.  The rappels after many of the climbs have sections greater than the 100 fe

Finding the Right Fit: How Tight Should Climbing Shoes Be?

QuestionHi I am interested in starting to climb in the near future and get conflicting answers on how tight rock shoes should be. I keep getting sales cler

El Capitan West Face Climb: Route Information & Difficulty

QuestionMr. Vargen, I have been climbing several times in the valley and have never topped out on El Capitan, I was looking at doing the West Face which is

Safe Rappelling Techniques: Handling Unexpected Falls on Short Leads

QuestionAfter reaching the top of a short lead route can you be let down to the ground by the belayer and still manage to get the draws off of the wall An

Belay Anchor Setup for Lead Climbing: A Simple Guide

QuestionCan you please send me a simple diagram of how to set up a belay anchor when lead climbing, what do i clip into and using what? Thanks a lot for yo

ChoLa Pass & Dingbouche Pass in Nepal: October Conditions & Gear

QuestionBob, I am going to Nepal in October this year to the Khombu Region. What can you tell me about the ChoLa Pass and the conditions to expect at that

Cleaning Climbing Ropes: Best Methods & Alternatives

Questionhi george, im want to clean my mammut dynamic rope, in the past i have used wool wash and then i purchased a proper cleaner for climbing gear, howe

Expert Insights: Qualities of a Successful Rock Climber - Interview Request

QuestionGood day, My name is Lindsay and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class.  I was hoping that you might help me.  My

Rappelling Safety: Risks and Best Practices

QuestionI was wondering how safe it was to descend looking downward while rappelling.  Ive heard of it through friends and it doesnt sound safe Answ

Getting Started with Climbing: Fitness Requirements & Effort

QuestionDear Mr. Bridgeland,   I want to start climbing.  I am not very physically fit.  I am interested in taking some lessons at our

Seneca Rocks Climbing Regulation: Expert Insights & Safety Concerns

QuestionMr. Allen, I am a student at West Virginia University. I am doing a presentation about the subject of regulating rock climbing in a certian area.

Beginner Rock Climbing Training: Effective Exercises for Limited Time

Questionhey! i think its really kool that you take the time to answer questions about such an awsome sport. anywayz heres mine: im a begginer rock climber

Outdoor Adventures in and Around Miami, Florida

QuestionHi. I am going down to Miami to visit some family and I was wondering what kind of outdoors activities there are. I am interested in any type of ac

Rock Climbing: A Comprehensive Overview - History, Techniques & Benefits

QuestionI AM IN A SPORTS CLASS AND MY GROUP GOT ROCK CLIMBING AS OUR TOPIC. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD EITHER GIVE ME A WEBSITE WHERE I COULD FIND I DESC

Cochise Stronghold Climbing: Beginner Trad & Sport Climbing Options

QuestionIm heading down to the Stronghold area for Spring Break and was wondering if there was a good beginner trad route(s) or a beginner sport climbing a

Quickdraw Extenders for Sport & Trad Climbing: A Guide

QuestionHello! I would like to ask a few questions: 1. i have 6 10 cm quickdraws that i use in indoor climbing, I am starting to so some sport and trad r