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 ...

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In what could have been a nightmare scenario, especially for anyone with a healthy fear of heights, the Chondola on the ...

To learn how to climb on the walls with ropes, you’ll rent a harness and learn how to belay and climb with a partner. Both local gyms offer belay lessons that climbers can register for in advance and ...