Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to put on a climbing harness: Alex in the Peaks. It was a London Mountaineering Club meet in early February and Eryri National ...

To tie yourself into a climbing harness, you’ll need to know how to create two knots. But they don’t just look pretty; they’re your lifelines. So you’re learning how to climb. Time to learn the basics ...

When people thing of mountaineering, rock climbing and abseiling equipment, the first thing that comes to mind is rope. While this is a fair response, there are many other pieces of equipment that are ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Climbing is proving more popular than ever - with five million ...

Whether you’re a rock climber, an alpinist, or an ice climber, your climbing harness is one of the most important pieces of gear in your arsenal. It’s what catches you when you fall, thereby serving ...

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There are a few obvious signs that your rope is unsafe to use. First, look at the sheath—the outer material. Feel for any inconsistencies, like flat sections (which signal that the core is weak), ...

So you’ve been rocking rental gear in the gym, raiding partners’ climbing bags, or mortifying your friends by haphazardly free soloing every rock you see on hikes? Whatever the case might be, you’re ...