“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 ...

New climbers need no previous experience. The climbing staff will offer support and the appropriate equipment so every climber has a great climbing experience. Top Rope Climbing equipment is available ...

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 ...

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 ...