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Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to, you ...

Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

Unless the games are canceled, climbing is just one of the new sports we’ll see in Tokyo this summer. The North Face has been making climbing clothing and gear for decades, but the Olympic competition ...

ONE OF THE LAST THINGS Yvon Chouinard told me before we left,” says Peter Metcalf, the CEO of Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., raising his voice over the factory’s din, “was ‘Keep it small, keep it ...

Including beginner tips and expert-recommended climbing gear and apparel to help you scale walls or boulders confidently. By Rylee Johnston All products and services featured are independently chosen ...