Our mountaineering expert ponders the point when scrambling ends and climbing begins, taking a look at grades and viewpoints ...

These women are climbing category buyers for the three largest outdoor product retailers in the Americas. Kendzior, Palmer, and McGrenere must predict which and how much climbing gear REI ...

Wedge yourself between a rock and a hard place in style (if not comfort) with our pick of the best rock climbing gear going. By Tom Ward. 8 min read Published on 05/28/2025 · 3:50 PM UTC.

With lighter gear and and the ability to push beyond traditional physical limits, Caldwell is approaching big walls, such as The Diamond on Longs Peak, as a trail runner would, turning what would ...

Luckily, you can take all this equipment with you, even the weapon-like ice axe, as long as you store it in checked bags. This is just as well; you won't need a hex or nut extraction tool while ...

There is everything from garden paths with manicured surroundings to more wild routes with some elevation changes. There are several trails that include views of the area waterfalls.

While rock climbing is allowed in Garden of the Gods park, rock scrambling, like what this climber did, is illegal, according to the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center.Rock scrambling is ...