One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Edelrid claims its Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry is the lightest synthetic single climbing rope in existence. We ruthlessly tested it ...

I used ropes from 9.8 mm down to 8.6 mm in diameter while lead climbing and top roping. I also tried it as a top-down belay ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

Abseiling involves descending rope(s) using a friction device (e.g. belay device) attached to your harness. It’s used to tackle terrain that would be too dangerous or time-consuming to descend on foot ...

An anchor is a device or method of attachment to the rock or other fixed objects to create a secure point for belaying or rappelling. This allows the climber or rope to be attached to the chosen ...

Tests are available during listed hours, no registration required. Climbing Gym membership required. Learn to belay your partner on top rope climbs in the gym. This course is for new climbers or ...

Note: Belay school will take place the last hour of each day if the wall is not at max capacity. Top Rope Bouldering Climbing Wall Events Belay School Top-rope climbing is climbing that is done ...