Before learning about climbing knots, it’s important to know some basic rock climbing terms. Brush up on the basics before diving in. Knot: This is the tie in your climbing rope.

This type of ropeless climbing takes place on natural boulders, focusing on short but intense routes. While most boulders range from 10 to 25 feet tall, they can be much bigger.

Master the Figure 8 Knot. Rock climbing involves several knots, but none is as important as the figure eight. Practice tying ...

Climbing organizations are working to improve access across Pennsylvania and offer advice to those who want to give the sport a try. Two of them, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Climbers Coalition ...

Rock climbing is getting more popular—and that concerns conservationists. With its Olympics debut, the once niche sport is highlighting the environmental impacts from an essential tool ...

The Knot, at 704 S. Main St., offers traditional styles of indoor rock climbing across its 7,000-square-foot space, including bouldering, belaying and top-roping.

The rescuers in these types of situations have to be highly-skilled, Cannon said. "This is a very popular are for people who like to do some rock climbing," he said. It's not just a hike.

After losing his fingers and toes this 85yo found a way to keep rock climbing and share the skill with others. ... Then Mr Corvini pulled out some ropes to show the students how to tie knots.

OMAHA, Neb. — The popular rock climbing gym, MW Climbing, has been open in Lincoln for two years. Two weeks ago, Wendy & Matt, the co-founders of the gym, opened their second location.

The YCT coaches are Miami students who are dedicated to teaching the sport of rock climbing and working with youth. Explorers (5-7 years) Our youngest group of climbers strive to develop the ...