The result is the most comprehensive study of tools and their impact on the evolution of climbing yet done.” Katie Ives, Beckwith’s successor at Alpinist, added this: “John’s research on ...

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 ...

A good climbing harness, helmet, and proper mountaineering boots are a must. For Chamonix's mixed terrain, carry a pair of ...

“The device itself weighs little more than a standard quickdraw [the name for a piece of climbing equipment]." The OHMEGA, which weighs just 170g, has an integrated Dyneema sling to offer three ...

Although it requires limited equipment, participants will usually wear climbing shoes, chalk their hands and cover the floor with padded mats. Ice climbing, as suggested by the name, requires ...

Climbing Mount Rainier in 2025 Your list of resolutions for 2025 includes climbing iconic Mt. Rainier. Our ‘Preparation Series’ focuses on Conditioning (Part 1) ...