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Cool New Long Dong Photo Gallery
My friend Matt Robertson, who I originally met at the limestone cliffs at Sella, Spain, has been living as an American expatriate in Taiwan for the last few
Cordelette
Definition of Cordelette, a climbing equipment word for a long length of rope for equalizing anchors.
Cornice
Definition of Cornice, a climbing word for an overhang of ice on a mountain ridge.
Couloir
Definition of Couloir, a climbing word for an icy or snowy gully on a mountain peak.
Crack
Definition of Crack, a climbing word for a fissure in a cliff face.
Crack Climbing -- Climbing Technique
Definition of Crack Climbing, climbing words for ascending fissures or cracks in rock faces by jamming or wedging body parts into them.
Crack Climbing -- How to Jam Cracks
Rock climbers climb cracks, natural weaknesses in cliffs, by jamming or wedging their hands, fingers, bodies, and feet in the cracks. Learn all about crack climbing, how to climb different sizes of cracks, all the techniques to climb cracks, how to protect cracks, and how cracks are rated for difficulty.
Cracks Form Natural Climbing Routes — How to Climb Cracks
Cracks form natural weaknesses in rock faces that rock climbers ascend by jamming or wedging their hands, fingers, and bodies in the cracks. Learn about all the different sizes of cracks, how the difficulty ratings of crack climbs are body-size dependent, and how crack climbs are rated.
Crampon Attachment Systems — All About Crampons
Climbers use three basic systems to attach crampons to boots--step-in, strap-on, and hybrid. Learn all about each attachment system, what kind of boots work with each system, and the advantages and disadvantages of each crampon attachment system.
Crampon Safety — 5 Crampon Safety Tips for Climbers
Crampons are essential equipment for climbing snow and ice in the mountains but they are also dangerous. Think about it...you're walking around with 24 sharp metal points on the soles of your boots. Crampons can gash, jab, and trip you when you're climbing. Learn 5 tips to use crampons safely.
Crampons
Definition of Crampons, a climbing equipment word for a frame of metal spikes attached to a boot that are used for climbing steep snow and ice.
Crampons
Crampons are essential equipment for climbing hard snow, vertical ice falls, and mountains. Crampons, spikes attached to the bottom of your boots, allow you to climb all kinds of wild terrain. Learn more about crampons, the history of crampons, the basic types of crampons, and how to climb with crampons.
Crank
Definition of Crank, a climbing slang word that means to climb.
Crash Pad
Definition of Crash Pad, a climbing equipment word for a thick mat to cushion bouldering falls.
Crater
Definition of Crater, a climbing slang word that means to fall and hit the ground.
Crevasse
Definition of Crevasse, a climbing word for a crack in a glacier.
Crimp
Definition of Crimp, a climbing word for a fingertip handhold
Cristos Batalogianis climbing Ostkante on Doupiani Rock at Meteora in Greece.
Photo of Cristos Batalogianis climbing Ostkante on Doupiani Rock at Meteora in Greece.
Cristos Batalogianis climbing at Nixenherz cliff below Rousanou Monastery at Meteora, Greece.
Cristos Batalogianis climbing at Nixenherz cliff below Rousanou Monastery at Meteora, Greece.
Cwm -- Definition of a Climbing Word
Definition of Cwm, a climbing word for a glacier-carved basin or alpine cirque.
Daily Permits Required to Climb Half Dome Cables in 2011
Day-use permits will be required next summer to climb the Half Dome Cables Route in Yosemite National Park. Permits will be required seven days a week
Daisy Chain
Definition of Daisy Chain, climbing equipment words for a sling with sewn loops for clipping into gear.
Daniel Duane Quote -- Climbing Quote from Daniel Duane
Check out this quote about climbing El Capitan in Yosemite Valley by novelist and writer Daniel Duane.
Dark Summit Book Review
Dark Summit Book Review
Dark Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season — Book Review
Book review of The Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season by Nick Heil about Mount Everest and the 2006 disaster
Dateline September 6: First American Ascent of K2
September 6 is the 33rd anniversary of the first American ascent of K2.
David Graham, one of America's best climbers, climbs at Waimea at Rumney in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of David Graham, one of America's best climbers, climbing at Waimea at Rumney in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
David Livingston climbs perfect ice on Dracula at Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire.
Photo of David Livingston climbing perfect ice on Dracula at Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire.
Day Care Provider Lets Unroped Children Climb Cliff
Lia Grippo, who runs a small home-based day-care program in Santa Barbara, California, took some of her charges climbing a few months ago on June 15 up what
Day Packs for Rock Climbing -- How to Buy a Small Climbing Pack
You don't need a big pack when you're climbing for half-a-day at your local crag. Learn how to buy a small climbing pack, what kind of material it should be made from, how big the pack should be, and what extras to look for before purchasing a small climbing pack.
Definition of Hypoxia, a climbing word that means a deficiency in oxygen at high altitudes.
Definition of Hypoxia, a climbing word that means a deficiency in oxygen at high altitudes.
Definition of Top-Rope, a climbing word that refers to the rope being above a climber or climbing a route with the rope above.
Definition of Top-Rope, a climbing word that refers to the rope being above a climber, the act of climbing a route with the rope above, or a type of route that is climbed with a top-rope.
Dennis Finds His Pot of Gold.
Photo of Dennis Jackson bouldering at The Maze at East Spur, Hueco Tanks State Historic Park, Texas.
Dennis Jackson belays Martha Morris climbing on Zorro at Tres Piedras, New Mexico.
Photograph of Dennis Jackson belaying Martha Morris climbing on Zorro at Tres Piedras, New Mexico.
Desert Climber Kyle Copeland Dies in Salt Lake City
Kyle Copeland, a prolific desert climber, died in Salt Lake City on October 3 in Salt Lake City at age 50 after battling Crohn's Disease for over 20 years.
Desert Towers: New Climbing History Book Reviewed
I'm sitting in the house trailer at the Apache Motel in Moab, Utah, and going through Steve
Details on Craig Luebben's Tragic Climbing Accident
Details on Craig Luebben's Tragic Climbing Accident
Dhaulagiri — 7th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
Dictionary of Climbing Words
A general dictionary and compilation of technical climbing words and phrases, with definitions and explanations. Remember that this is strictly a glossary of common American terms.
Did Oh Eun-Sun Actually Climb Kangchenjunga Last Year?
Europe is buzzing right now with revelations that Oh Eun-Sun, the South Korean woman climber who is poised to climb Annapurna in a few days and become the
Dihedral
Definition of Dihedral, a climbing word for a vertical right-angled corner on a cliff.
Do I Weigh Too Much To Rock Climb? — FAQs About Climbing
Do I have to be Strong to go Climbing? — FAQs About Climbing
Do a Buddy Check When Climbing -- 5 Safety Tips Before Climbing
Use the buddy system when you go climbing to keep safe. Buddies look after each other on the rock, check and double-checking knots, harnesses, and safety systems. Follow these 5 tips before leaving the ground to stay safe climbing.
Does LASIK Surgery Make a Difference for Climbers?
Does LASIK surgery benefit rock climbers and participants in other adventure sports?
Does Pikes Peak Look Like Denali?
Moonset over Pikes Peak…or is it Denali? Photograph © Stewart M. Green Bob Schaffer, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado, probably needs to
Does Your Climbing Rope Need a Middle Mark? -- Marking the Middle of Your Climbing Rope
Two of the most common questions from climbers about climbing ropes are: Why do I need a middle mark on my rope? and How do I mark the middle of my rope? A middle mark on your rope is important because it speeds up your rope management. Learn all about middle marks here.
Doing a First Ascent With Layton Kor
I’ve had a busy week. The World Premiere of the film Luxury Liner: The First Ascent of Supercrack, a film based on super-8 film footage and audio recordings I
Don’t Top-Rope Through Bolt Anchors -- Top-Roping Wears Out Hardware
A cardinal rule of top-roping is to never rig a top-rope through bolt anchors. The sawing of the rope wears out the metal anchors, requiring expensive replacement.
Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot
Definition of Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot, climbing words for the best knot to tie 2 ropes together.
Double Fisherman's Knot -- Definition of a Climbing Knot
Definition of a Double Fisherman's Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie two ropes together.
Double Fisherman’s Knot
A Double Fisherman’s Knot is a good rock climbing knot used for tying two ropes together for rappelling.
Double Overhand Knot
Definition of Double Overhand Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Doug Robinson Quote -- Climbing Quote from Doug Robinson
Here’s a wonderful quote from Doug Robinson about the deeper reasons we climb and the transcendental experience climbing offers.
Doug Robinson: Climbing Quote of the Week
Doug Robinson, one of the most literate American climber writers, has long incorporated the spiritual and esoteric elements of climbing in his articles and
Downclimb
Definition of Downclimb, a climbing word for descending a rock face or mountain using hands and feet.
Drill
Definition of Drill, a climbing equipment word for a device to bore a hole in rock.
Drink Liquids for Climbing Performance -- How to Stay Hydrated While Climbing
It's important to stay properly hydrated when you're rock climbing, especially when it's hot outside. Learn how much you need to drink to stay hydrated and how to determine how much water to bring for a day of rock climbing.
Dry-Tooling
Definition of Dry-Tooling, climbing words for climbing rock with ice climbing gear.
Dupre Passes Windy Corner on Solo Denali Attempt
On Saturday, January 15, Lonnie Dupre reached 14,200 feet on Denali. Dupre is attempting to become the first solo climber to ascend Denali AKA Mount
Dutch Family Killed in the Alps
Tragedy struck a Dutch family on July 24 high in the Italian Alps on 12,500-foot (3,800-meter) Mont Dolent, a spur peak of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest
Dyno
Definition of Dyno, a climbing word for a dynamic movement to a handhold.
Earl Wiggins Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado.
Photograph of Earl Wiggins rock climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado.
Earl Wiggins climbing Supercrack, the most famous crack climb at Indian Creek Canyon near Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Photograph of Earl Wiggins climbing Supercrack, the most famous crack climb at Indian Creek Canyon near Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Eco Everest Expedition to Continue Mt. Everest Clean-Up Effort
Eco Everest Expedition 2011 returns to Mt. Everest to clean up climber's garbage.
Ed Webster Desert Photo Gallery
I’ve known Ed Webster since 1975 when he was a young student at Colorado College. After that I went on a lot of climbing trips around the American West with
Ed Webster Quote -- Climbing Quote from Ed Webster
Ed Webster, one of the America's great mountaineers, just about died after making the first ascent of Mt. Everest's Kangshung Face. Here he relates what it's like climbing at high altitudes without extra oxygen.
Ed Webster and Henry Barber climbing the 1978 first free ascent of Women in Love at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway, White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Ed Webster and Henry Barber climbing Women in Love at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway, White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Ed Webster climbing The Priest, a large sandstone tower near Moab, Utah.
Photograph of Ed Webster climbing The Priest, a large sandstone tower near Moab, Utah.
Ed Webster on the Everest Torch Relay
Ed Webster, famed Everest mountaineer, at Indian Creek Canyon, Utah, April 2008. Photograph © Stewart M. Green My friend Ed Webster, a great American
Ed Webster on the summit of Cottontail Tower in the Fisher Towers, Utah.
Photograph of Ed Webster on the summit of Cottontail Tower in the Fisher Towers, Utah.
Edge
Definition of Edge, a climbing word for a small ledge used for a handhold or foothold.
Edging
Definition of Edging, a climbing word for standing on a small edge foothold with a rock shoe.
Edurne Pasaban and Oh Eun-Sun Share Tea at Annapurna Base Camp
Right now in central Asia's Himalaya mountains, two women are vying to climb 26,545-foot (8,091-meters) Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world.
Edward Whymper: Climbing Quote of the Week
Edward Whymper, an English mountaineer and artist born in 1840, received a commission in 1860 to travel to the Alps and make a series of alpine sketches and
Emergency Info Planner Card — Stay Safe Climbing
Before you go climbing, fill out an Emergency Info Planner card and leave it with a family member or friend so that they know your climbing plans and when they should call search-and-rescue services if you're overdue home.
Emergency Shelter — The Ten Essentials for Climbing Safety
Emergency Shelter is one of the Ten Essentials for climbing safety. Learn what to bring for the best emergency shelters if you’re caught out in a storm or benighted in a climb. It could save your life.
End of Mt. Everest 2010 Season & Everest Man of the Year
The Mount Everest circus continued this past weekend. As reported below, 13-year-old Jordan Romero became the youngest person to reach the summit, while Apa
Epic
Definition of Epic, a climbing slang word that means a big adventure.
Equalizing Figure-8 Knot -- A Great Knot for Tying Into Anchors
The Equalizing Figure-8 Knot is an ideal knot to know for tying a climbing rope into anchors.
Eric Hörst Climbs Diamond Life at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Diamond Life at the New River Gorge.
Eric Hörst Climbs Popeyean Forearms at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Popeyean Forearms at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Eric Hörst climbs Likme at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric Hörst climbs Likme at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister Climbing Immaculate Combustion at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric McCallister climbing Immaculate Combustion at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister Climbs China Crisis at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric McCallister climbing China Crisis at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister Climbs Let Them Eat Pancake at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister climbs Let Them Eat Pancake at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister climbing Leaping Lizards at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric McCallister climbing Leaping Lizards (5.11c) at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric Wallace Climbs Overhanging Rock at The Coliseum at Summersville Lake, West Virgina.
Photograph of Eric Wallace climbing at The Coliseum at Summersville Lake, West Virgina.
Essential Rappelling Equipment -- What You Need to Rappel
Here is a list of all the essential equipment that you need to rappel off your newest climb, including ropes, rappel device, anchors, slings, harness, gloves, and daisy chain.
Essential Sport Climbing Gear
Ian belays Noah on a steep limestone sport route at Jack’s Canyon in central Arizona. Photo © Stewart M. Green I received an email a few days ago from
Essential Sport Climbing Gear -- Equipment You Need to Sport Climb
Here's all the basic equipment you need to go sport climbing, including rope, quickdraws, locking carabiners, and personal gear.
Etriers -- Equipment for Aid Climbing
Definition of Étriers, a climbing equipment word for webbing ladders for aid climbing.
Everest Climber Wendy Booker Interview — MS Climber Goes for 7 Summits
Wendy Booker attempts to become the first climber with multiple sclerosis (MS) to climb not only Mount Everest but also the Seven Summits. Read about Wendy's attempt in 2009 and an interview with her about climbing Mount Everest.
Everest Climber Wendy Booker Interview — MS Climber Goes for 7 Summits
Wendy Booker attempts to become the first climber with multiple sclerosis (MS) to climb not only Mount Everest but also the Seven Summits. Read about Wendy's attempt in 2009 and an interview with her about climbing Mount Everest.
Ex-Climbing Coach Pleads Guilty in Sex Abuse Case
Ex-Climbing Coach Pleads Guilty in Sex Abuse Case
Exposure
Definition of Exposure, a climbing word for the air under your rock shoes.
Extreme Skier Fredrik Ericsson Killed on K2
Swedish climber and extreme skier Fredrik Ericsson was killed on Friday while attempting to reach the summit of 28,253 feet K2, the second highest mountain
Face Climbing
Definition of Face Climbing, climbing words for ascending a rock face using edges, pockets, and other handholds.
Face Climbing -- How to Rock Climb
Face climbing is moving up a cliff face using your hands and feet on the rock. Learn all about face climbing, how to move over rock, how to use your hands and feet effectively, and how to have more fun through efficient climbing techniques.
Facts About Aconcagua — Highest Mountain in South America
Learn interesting climbing and geographic facts about Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America and one of the Seven Summits.
Facts About Capitol Peak — Colorado’s 32nd Highest Mountain
Capitol Peak in the Elk Range in west-central Colorado is one of the hardest Fourteeners to climb in the state. The stately peak offers sweeping buttresses, towering granite walls, and a great climbing route that culminates with the famed Knife Edge ridge. Learn all about Capitol Peak, how it was named, who did the first ascent, how many fatalities it's claimed, and its climbing routes.
Facts About Chimborazo — Highest Mountain in Ecuador
Learn all about Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador and one of the highest volcanos in the world. Chimborazo is a popular mountain for climbers with excellent snow and ice routes up its glaciated flanks.
Facts About Denali / Mount McKinley — Highest Mountain in North America
Learn interesting climbing history and geographic facts about Denali, also called Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, the United States, and Alaska, and one of the Seven Summits.
Facts About Denali: Highest Mountain in North America
Denali, also called Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain in Alaska, the United States, and North America. Denali is also the third most prominent
Facts About Devils Tower — Wyoming’s Famous Climbing Landmark
Devils Tower, a spectacular natural landmark in Wyoming, is one of the premier climbing destinations in the United States. Find out here all about Devils Tower.
Facts About Gangkhar Puensum — World’s Highest Unclimbed Mountain
Learn all about Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan, the world's highest unclimbed mountain.
Facts About Grand Teton — Wyoming’s Second Highest Mountain
The Grand Teton, the second highest mountain in Wyoming, is one of America's most famous mountains with over 85 climbing routes and variations to its rocky 13,775-foot summit. Learn lots of interesting facts about the Grand Teton, including its name, geology, historic ascents, the peak's two most popular routes, and the controversy over its first ascent.
Facts About Guadalupe Peak — Highest Mountain in Texas
Read interesting facts and statistics about Guadalupe Peak, the highest mountain in Texas.
Facts About Humphreys Peak — Highest Mountain in Arizona
Read interesting facts and statistics about Humphreys Peak, the highest mountain in Arizona.
Facts About Jerimoth Hill — Rhode Island’s High Point
Jerimoth Hill, at 812 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Rhode Island. Discover interesting facts about the roof of Rhode Island and how to climb Jerimoth Hill.
Facts About Kilimanjaro — Highest Mountain in Africa
Learn here about Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular high mountains in the world for climbers.
Facts About Lightning - A Climber's Guide to Lightning Facts
Learn interesting facts about lightning. What are your chances of being struck? How many lightning strikes are there each day and year? What are the most dangerous places for lightning in the US?
Facts About Mont Blanc — Highest Mountain in Western Europe
Learn all about Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe and the Alps, and a popular mountain for climbers.
Facts About Mount Elbert — Highest Mountain in Colorado
Facts and figures about Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado.
Facts About Mount Elbrus — Russia’s Highest Mountain
Learn all about Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular but deadliest high mountains in the world for climbers.
Facts About Mount Foraker — Alaska’s Third Highest Mountain
Mount Foraker, also called Sultana, is Alaska's third highest mountain and appears from a distance to be a twin to Denali. Find out lots of interesting facts about Mount Foraker, including it's discovery, different names, first ascent, and other routes up its steep snowy faces and ridges.
Facts About Mount Fuji — Japan’s Most Famous Mountain
Learn interesting facts about Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and one of the world's most beautiful and famous mountains, and how to climb Fuji-san.
Facts About Mount Greylock — Massachusetts’ Highest Mountain
Learn interesting facts and history about Mount Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts.
Facts About Mount Kinabalu — Borneo’s Highest Mountain
Learn lots of interesting facts about Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Borneo and a refuge for exotic plants and orangutans.
Facts About Mount Kosciuszko — Highest Mountain in Australia
Fast facts about Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia and one of the Seven Summits.
Facts About Mount Rainier — Highest Mountain in Washington
Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington, is the fourth highest mountain in the United States. Learn lots of interesting facts about Mount Rainier and how to climb it.
Facts About Mount Rainier--Washington's Highest Mountain
All those piles and heaps of snow in Washington DC and Philadelphia reminds me of 14,411-foot Mount Rainier, the great snowy mountain of Washington state.
Facts About Mount Shasta — California’s Fifth Highest Mountain
Mount Shasta towers majestically above northern California. This massive stratovolcano, one of California's Fourteeners, has a long colorful history and is a popular mountain for climbers. Find out lots of interesting facts and Mount Shasta's geology, volcanism, history, ascents, and how to climb it.
Facts About Mount Sneffels — Colorado's 25th Highest Mountain
Mount Sneffels in the San Juan Range in southwestern Colorado is one of the state's most recognizable and beautiful mountains. Sneffels, a Fourteener or 14,000-foot peak, boasts an interesting climbing history. Read all about Mount Sneffels and four of the best routes up it.
Facts About Mount Washington — Highest Mountain in New Hampshire
Learn lots of interesting facts and data about Mount Washington, the highest mountain in New Hampshire and New England.
Facts About Pico de Orizaba — Highest Mountain in Mexico
Learn here about Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico and the highest volcano in North America.
Fall
Definition of Fall, a climbing word for plunging off a route.
Famed Ice Climber Guy Lacelle Dies in Montana Avalanche
Legendary Canadian ice climber Guy Lacelle died on Thursday from traumatic injuries suffered in an avalanche in Hyalite Canyon in southern Montana. The
Fantastic Conditions at Ouray Ice Park Right Now
A couple friends just reported back to me from the Ouray Ice Park in southwestern Colorado. They said the ice climbing right now is unbelievable. Snowpack in
Fast Facts About Mount Kenya -- Africa’s Second Highest Mountain
Learn all about Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is popular with rock climbers and mountaineers since it offers a greater challenge than Kilimanjaro.
Fast Facts About Mount Vinson -- Highest Mountain in Antarctica
Mount Vinson in the Ellsworth Mountains is the highest mountain in Antarctica and one of the Seven Summits, the highest points on the Seven Continents. Discover lots of interesting facts about Mount Vinson, including its discovery in 1957, first ascent by Americans in 1966, and how to climb Mount Vinson now.
Fast Facts About Pilot Rock — Highest Mountain in Petrified Forest National Park
Pilot Rock is the highest mountain in Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Check out lots of facts about this volcanic peak in one of the world's premier fossil areas.
Fifi Hook
Definition of Fifi Hook, a climbing equipment word for a temporary aid climbing attachment.
Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
Definition of Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, climbing words for the best and most used knot for tying a rope into a harness.
Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot
Definition of Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot, climbing words for the a secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
Finger Crack -- Definition of a Climbing Word
Definition of Finger Crack, climbing words for a finger-sized crack that is ascended by jamming or wedging a climber's fingers into it.
Finger Jam
Definition of Finger Jam, climbing words for climbing a thin finger-sized crack by jamming or wedging fingers into it.
Fingerlock
Definition of Fingerlock, a climbing word for a specialized finger jam that holds or locks the climber into a thin finger-sized crack.
Fire — The Ten Essentials for Climbing Safety
Fire is one of the Ten Essentials that you need to carry for climbing safety. Learn all about creating fires with matches, butane lighters, magnesium sticks, candles, batteries, and other ignition sources.
First Aid Supplies — The Ten Essentials for Climbing Safety
First aid supplies or a first aid kit is one of the Ten Essentials for climbing safety. Learn about all about first aid kits, why you need to carry one in your climbing pack, and what should be in it.
First Aid for Lightning Victims -- What to Do if Lightning Strikes While Climbing
The worst thing to happen during a thunder storm is that you or someone in your party is struck by lightning. If lightning strikes while you're climbing, follow these first aid steps to save a life.
First Ascent
Definition of First Ascent, climbing words for the first person or people to ascend a climbing route or mountain peak.
First Ascent of Half Dome 1957 -- First Grade VI in the United States
The landmark first ascent of the Northwest Face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley in 1957 was the biggest wall yet climbed in the United States as well as the first Grade VI route.
First Ascent of The Titan -- Climbing at The Fisher Towers
The Titan, the tallest freestanding sandstone tower in the United States, was first climbed in May 1962 by Layton Kor, Huntley Ingalls, and George Hurley. Read the dramatic story of their landmark ascent of one of America's great classic climbs in the canyon country east of Moab, Utah.
First Ascent of The Titan -- Climbing at The Fisher Towers
The Titan, the tallest freestanding sandstone tower in the United States, was first climbed in May 1962 by Layton Kor, Huntley Ingalls, and George Hurley. Read the dramatic story of their landmark ascent of one of America's great classic climbs in the canyon country east of Moab, Utah.
First Ascent of The Titan -- Climbing at The Fisher Towers
The Titan, the tallest freestanding sandstone tower in the United States, was first climbed in May 1962 by Layton Kor, Huntley Ingalls, and George Hurley. Read the dramatic story of their landmark ascent of one of America's great classic climbs in the canyon country east of Moab, Utah.
First Ascent of The Titan -- Climbing at The Fisher Towers
The Titan, the tallest freestanding sandstone tower in the United States, was first climbed in May 1962 by Layton Kor, Huntley Ingalls, and George Hurley. Read the dramatic story of their landmark ascent of one of America's great classic climbs in the canyon country east of Moab, Utah.
First Ascent of a Proud Desert Tower
The first ascent by climbers of an unclimbed tower in the western Arizona desert.
First Female-Team Free Ascent of El Cap's Free Rider
Over five days in late June, Kate Rutherford and Madaleine Sorkin made the first free ascent of Free Rider on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley by a team of
First Sherpa to Climb The Seven Summits
Everest News reports that next week 43-year-old Lakpa Rita Sherpa will become the first Sherpa to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on the seven
Fist Crack -- Definition of a Climbing Word
Definition of Fist Crack, climbing words for a crack that is as wide as a climber's fist.
Fist Jam
Definition of Fist Jam, climbing words for a crack climbing technique using a climber's fists.
Fixed Rope
Definition of Fixed Rope, climbing words that refer to a rope that is left in place on a route or mountain.
Flagging
Definition of Flagging, a climbing word for using a leg to stay in balance rather than weighting it.
Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters: New Climbing Geology Book
If you’re a rock climber, ya gotta love rocks. Rock is the medium we practice our vertical sport on. Different kinds of rocks require different techniques.
Flapper
Definition of Flapper, a climbing slang word for a bad cut on a finger.
Flared Crack
Definition of Flared Crack, climbing words for a crack that flared or wider at its front than back.
Flash
Definition of Flash, a climbing slang word that means to climb a route without falling on the first try.
Following
Definition of Following , a climbing word for when a climber follows or comes up second on a route.
Foothold
Definition of Foothold, a climbing word for a point on a cliff face where a climber places his foot.
Fort Reno: The Newest High Point at Washington DC
Map of Reno Hill. Map courtesy USGS Sharpen up your crampons and ice axe and get ready to climb—the last national high point has finally been identified
Four Climbers Die on Colorado Peaks in a Week
Four climbing accidents in a week in the Colorado Rockies.
Four Everest Climbers Die in High Winds
Disaster and high winds struck Mt. Everest on May 19, killing four climbers and stranding others on the mountain.
Four Great Climbing Gifts for Your Xmas List
Christmas is only a few weeks away now and it's time to start putting your serious Xmas gift list together. There are lots of nifty climbing gadgets and
France Rock Climbing
France is simply one of the best places to rock climb in the world. Many of the best and most famous limestone crags are in France, including Ceuse, Verdon, and Buoux. Here are some resources about French rock climbing.
Francesco Petrarch and The Ascent of Mont Ventoux -- The World's First Alpinist
Francesco Petrarch and his brother Gherardo climbed Mont Ventoux in the Provence region of southern France in 1336. Petrarch later wrote a famed essay
Freaked
Definition of Freaked, a climbing slang word that means to be really scared.
Fredrik Ericsson Made "Careless Mistake" on K2
Since I reported on the fall and death of skier and climber Fredrik Ericsson on K2 yesterday, more details have emerged about the tragedy. Ralf Dujmovits,
Free Climbing
Definition of Free Climbing, climbing words for ascending a rock face using hands and feet and gear for protection.
Free Climbing and Aid Climbing --The 2 Faces of Rock Climbing
Rock climbing has two distinct disciplines--free climbing and aid climbing. Learn here about free climbing, French free, and aid climbing.
Free Soloing
Definition of Free Soloing, climbing words for free climbing a rock face without a rope or any safety gear.
Free the Magic Mushroom: Another El Cap Route Goes Free
Tommy Caldwell, the 29-year-old climbing machine from Estes Park, Colorado, continues to leave his mark on Yosemite Valley’s El Capitan, the grandest big
French Free Climbing
Definition of French Free Climbing, a climbing word for making occasional aid moves when free climbing a route.
French Spiderman Climbs World's Tallest Building
Eco Everest Expedition 2011 returns to Mt. Everest to clean up climber\'s garbage.
French rock climber Katherine Herve climbs on Casteli on the island of Kalymnos, Greece.
Photo of French rock climber Katherine Herve climbing on Casteli on the island of Kalymnos, Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Climbing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Climbing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Climbing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Climbing
Friction Knots for Climbing
Learn all about climbing friction knots, including the Prusik knot, Kleimheist knot, Bachmann Knot, and Autoblock knot. These climbing knots are used for ascending ropes and as a safety back-up when rappelling.
Friends -- Definition of Climbing Equipment
Definition of Friends, a climbing equipment word for camming devices made by Wild Country.
Front Pointing
Definition of Front Pointing, climbing words for ice climbing with the points or spikes on the front of a pair of crampons.
Full Crimp Grip -- How to Use Climbing Handholds
The full crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the full crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
Gallery of rock climbing drawings by Colorado artist Steve Wood.
A gallery of drawings of rock climbing by Colorado artist Steve Wood.
Garden of the Gods CO Rock Climbing Photo Gallery
A Gallery of Photographs of Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Garden of the Gods Climbing Accident
Climbing is dangerous. Every time you climb you have to remember how dangerous it is—no matter how much fun you’re having. Yesterday I went out to the Garden
Gasherbrum I — 11th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum I, the Eleventh Highest Mountain in the World
Gasherbrum II Gets First Winter Ascent
On Wednesday, February 2, at 11:30 in the morning, Cory Richards, Simone Moro, and Denis Urubko reached the summit of 26,362-foot (8,035-meter) Gasherbrum
Gasherbrum II — 13th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum II, the Thirteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Gearing Up
Gearing up to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.
Gendarme
Definition of Gendarme, a climbing word for a pinnacle on a mountain ridge.
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner Summits K2 for 14th 8,000-Meter Peak Without 02
Austrian mountain climber Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner reached the summit of K2, becoming the first woman to climb all 8,000-meter peaks without oxygen.
German Climber Kurt Albert Killed in Via Ferrata Accident
The great German climber Kurt Albert died on the evening of Tuesday, September 28 in a hospital in Erlangen, Germany from severe head injuries resulting
Get in Shape for Summer Climbing
Jannette Pazer getting lots of slab mileage at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Photograph © Stewart M. Green It’s spring again and time to start getting in
Getting Your Rock Shoes Resoled — A Guide to Rock Shoe Repair
You've been climbing all summer and your rock shoes need new soles. What do you need done to the shoes and who's going to do the job? Read this guide to rock shoe resoles, repairs, and cobblers to make the right choices.
Gifts for Climbing Shoe Stuffers
Great climbing gifts for rock climbers and mountaineers.
Gimps on Ice at Ouray Ice Park
When you suffer a severe life-changing injury, you can either give up on life for the comfort of a bed or you can get off the rocking chair and live without
Ginkgo Biloba Helps Prevent Altitude Sickness
I wrote about acute mountain sickness (AMS) last week. Here in Colorado, it's a common occurrence, particularly among climbers coming up from lower
Giusto Gervasutti Quote -- Climbing Quote from Giusto Gervasutti
Read this great quote about why we climb from famed Italian climber and mountaineer Giusto Gervasutti, who was simply one of the best alpinists in the 1930s and 1940s.
Give the Access Fund for Xmas and Save a Climbing Area
Last week the Access Fund announced a partnership with the Carolina Climbers Coalition to purchase the Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina. The
Glissade
Definition of Glissade, a climbing word for a controlled sliding descent with an ice axe down a snowfield.
Glossary of Mountain and Rock Features
What is an arête, bucket, or a crevasse? Find out all the words for mountain and rock features that climbers use in this comprehensive dictionary.
Gobies
Definition of Gobies, a climbing slang word for cuts on the hands.
Grand Opening of Bradford Washburn Mountaineering Museum
The long-awaited grand opening of the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in Golden, Colorado is set for the weekend of February 16 and 17.
Grand Teton National Park -- Climbing Trip Planning Information for the Tetons
Grand Teton National Park with its majestic Teton Range is one of America's premier alpine climbing areas. Plan your next climbing trip to the Tetons with lots of useful trip planning information, including camping, finding a guide, climbing guidebooks, climbing restrictions and permits, and the best climbing seasons.
Grand Teton National Park Climbing and Mountaineering -- America's Best Alpine Climbing
Grand Teton National Park is America's premier area for alpine rock climbing, mountaineering, and ice and snow climbing. Climbers come to test themselves on soaring rocky ridges, steep icy couloirs, and steep rock faces. While the Tetons offers thousands of climbing routes, most climbers come to ascend the Grand Teton, its highest peak and one of America's most beautiful mountains.
Grandfather Stevie Haston Sends 5.14d Route in France
If you’re 50 years old and struggle just to get out of bed let alone climb a 5.7 route, then consider the singular and remarkable case of Stevie Haston who,
Granite
Definition of Granite, a climbing word for a hard crystalline igneous rock that occurs throughout the world
Greece Rock Climbing Photo Gallery
A gallery of photographs of rock climbing in Greece.
Greek climbers climbing up Batman on the cliff at Varasova, Greece.
Photo of Greek climbers on the route Batman on the cliff at Varasova, Greece.
Gregory Bell ice climbing on Chia Direct at Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire.
Photo of Gregory Bell ice climbing on Chia Direct at Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire.
GriGri
Definition of GriGri, a climbing equipment word for an self-locking belay device made by Petzl.
Grip Your World With Vibram and Win Great Prizes
Vibram, one of the leaders in high-performance rubber soles, wants to send a lucky couple to Chamonix, France on an all-expenses-paid jaunt and two VIP
Gripped
Definition of Gripped, a climbing slang word that means to be scared.
Guide Review of Spiky Ice Cleats
It's the time of the year when trails are getting snowpacked and icing up. If you're trekking up an icy trail to go climbing on a sunny winter day or poking
Guide Review: Bear Grylls Climbing Video -- Not a "Master of Movement"
Bear Grylls, a controversial British television adventurer, starred in a rock climbing video on Tombstone Butte near Moab, Utah. Read my guide review of Bear Grylls' Climbing Video
Guide Review: BlueWater Titan Loop Chain
Review of climbing equipment for BlueWater Titan Loop Chain.
Guide Review: GoLite Cady 2477 Jacket
Guide review for a GoLite Cady 2477 Jacket for climbing and hiking.
Gumby
Definition of Gumby, a climbing slang word for a novice.
Half Crimp Grip -- How to Use Climbing Handholds
The half crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the half crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
Hand Crack
Definition of Hand Crack, climbing words for a hand-sized crack that is ascended by jamming or wedging a climber's hands into.
Hand Traverse
Definition of Hand Traverse, climbing words for horizontal movement using hands and arms rather than legs.
Handhold
Definition of Handhold, a climbing word for a point on a cliff face that a climber uses with her hands to make upward progress.
Hangdog
Definition of Hangdog, a climbing slang word for a climber who hangs from the rope on a route.
Hangdogging
Definition of Hangdogging, a climbing slang word for the process of hanging from the rope while working a route.
Hanging Belay
Definition of Hanging Belay, climbing words for when a climber belays in aiders because no ledge is available.
Hans & Yuji Set New Nose Record
On Sunday, October 12, Hans Florine and Yuji Hiriyama smoked their July speed record on El Capitan’s Nose route by racing up it’s 2,900 feet six minutes
Hans Kammerlander Completes 2nd Seven Summits List
Hans Kammerlander Completes 2nd Seven Summits List
Hans and Yuji Claim New Nose Record
The Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley is not only the most famous big wall rock climb in the world but it’s probably the most beautiful. It’s a sight to
Hans and Yuji Prepare For Nose Record
As I reported in a July blog post, Californian Hans Florine and Japanese climber Yuji Hiriyama kicked butt on The Nose of El Cap, setting a new speed record
Happy Holidays and Best Climbs for the New Year!
Happy Holidays! Rudolph and Santa Go Ice Climbing
Christmas cartoon of Santa Claus and Rudolph ice climbing in the mountains.
Happy New Year! More Top 2010 Climbing Stories
Here are some more of the top climbing stories of 2010 that I reported here on About.com. These stories range from some amazing climbing feats to
Harness
Definition of Harness, a climbing equipment word for safety waist belt with leg loops.
Harvey T. Carter Profile
Check out this profile of Harvey T. Carter written by Dave Philipps in the Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper. Dave also posted a lot of photos of Harvey T
Haul Bag
Definition of Haul Bag, a climbing equipment word for a large pack for hauling gear.
Having Lunch Rock Direct
Photo of Dennis Jackson climbing Lunch Rock Direct on The Front Side, Hueco Tanks State Historic Park, Texas.
Headlamp
Definition of Headlamp, a climbing equipment word for a flashlight that fits on a climber's head.
Heel Hook
Definition of Heel Hook, climbing words for an advanced technique when a climber's heel hooks onto a hold.
Heinous
Definition of Heinous, a climbing slang word that means scary and dangerous.
Helmet
Definition of Helmet, a climbing equipment word for a plastic headcover for a climber's head.
Here's a list of firsts on K2, the world's 2nd highest mountain, including the first ascent, first Americans, first female ascent, and first death.
K2, the world's second highest mountain, is one of its most difficult and dangerous to climb. Here is a list of all the firsts on K2, including the first attempt, the first ascent, first Americans to climb it, first woman ascent, first ski descent, and first death.
Here's some gift ideas for the rock climber that will keep him climbing like Chris Sharma--the best climber in the world.
What are you going to ask Santa for this year? He can't make you climb like Chris Sharma, but he can give you the gear that Chris uses. Here's some gift ideas that will keep you climbing like Chris Sharma.
Hero Climber Saves Fallen Victim in Scottish Highlands
Will Close-Ash, a Bedlingtonshire Community High School teacher and mountaineer, rescued a woman who had fallen off 3,658-foot Stob nan Lochan, a peak in the
Hexentric Nut -- An Essential Piece of Climbing Equipment
Definition of Hexentric Nut, a climbing equipment word for a 6-sided nut that is wedged in a crack for protection by a lead climber.
High Ball
Definition of High Ball, a climbing slang word which refers to a high and scary boulder problem.
High Half-Naked Climber Rescued in Colorado
High half-naked climber rescued off First Flatiron at Boulder, Colorado.
High Speed Cell Phone Service Comes to Mt. Everest
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, just got a lot shorter and the world got a lot smaller with the advent of a high-speed 3G cell phone
High Winds, New Snow, and Inexperience on Everest
The past fair weather windows have come and gone but the Olympic torch still resides somewhere down on the north side of Mount Everest. The May 10 deadline that
Highest Mountains in the World — List of the 8,000-Meter Peaks
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
Himalayan Expeditions Update: A Busy Spring on the High Peaks
Now that April is here, the expedition season in the Himalayas and Karakoram mountains in central Asia is in full swing. As I reported earlier, South Korean
Historic Dewey Bridge Burns
The Dewey Bridge burned through the night of April 6. Photo courtesy Grand County Sheriff Department It’s with great sadness that I report the passing of
History of Climbing
Climbing and mountaineering have a long and colorful history. Learn about the history of climbing, landmark first ascent, and famous climbers.
Hold
Definition of Hold, a climbing word for a point on a cliff face where a climber uses hands and feet to progress upwards.
Honed
Definition of Honed, a climbing slang word that means strong and in great climbing shape.
Honnold Free-Solos Half Dome
Alpinist Magazine reports that on September 6, Alex Honnold free-soloed the 23-pitch Regular Northwest Face route up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in a
Hook
Definition of Hook, a climbing equipment word for a device to hang on edges when aid climbing.
Horton the Quandary Dog
Horton has climbed Quandary Peak, Colorado’s 13th highest Fourteener at 14,265 feet high, more times than any other earth-bound critter. While he doesn’t keep
Horton the Quandary Dog Dies After a Full Climbing Life
Horton, a mountain climbing dog in Colorado, dies after over 1,000 ascents of Quandary Peak.
How Can I Climb if I’m Afraid of Heights? — FAQs About Climbing
How Many Climbers Are in America?
How many climbers are in the United States? There is no firm number. An Outdoor Industry Association survey shows that the number of Americans over the age of
How Much Does It Cost to Climb The Seven Summits?
Okay, so you think you’re tough enough to climb The Seven Summits, those grandiose high points on each of the seven continents. You’ve made it up Pikes Peak
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro? — How to Climb Kilimanjaro
How much will it cost you to climb Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits, is expensive to climb. Learn about all the essential costs, including airfare, outfitter fees, tips, and extra costs, and make your own budget to have the adventure of a lifetime by climbing Kili.
How Safe is Climbing?
How safe is climbing? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, climbing is relatively safe, especially
How Safe is Climbing? -- Results from U.S. Emergency Room Study
How safe is climbing? A recent study of data from emergency rooms across the United States says climbing is pretty safe. Read here about the surprising findings.
How To Avoid Ticks -- 7 Tips to Avoid Ticks When You're Climbing
Ticks are pesky little arachnids that are often encountered when you're approaching cliffs or on cliff-tops after you've climbed. Learn all about ticks and seven tips on how to avoid ticks and keep from getting bitten by ticks when you're climbing.
How can I rock climb if I’m afraid of falling? — FAQs About Climbing
How to Avoid Loose Rock — Stay Safe Climbing by Avoiding Loose Rock
Loose rock is encountered on almost every route that you climb. Follow these 15 safe climbing tips to avoid loose rocks and climbing accidents caused by rockfall.
How to Buy a Crash Pad — All About Bouldering Crash Pads
Bouldering crash pads are an essential part of your bouldering equipment. Learn here about bouldering pad construction, what are the important structural elements and frills on bouldering pads, and tips on buying a bouldering pad.
How to Clean Carabiners -- Caring for Climbing Equipment
Your carabiners get dirty and the gates stick. What's the best way to clean your carabiners? Read here and find out the best way to clean the carabiners you use when climbing.
How to Clean Carabiners: Care of Your Climbing Gear
You're at your local sport climbing crag and a couple of the gates on your carabiners are sticky. They creak open and don't snap shut like they should. It
How to Clean Climbing Slings — Taking Care of Slings and Webbing
Climbing slings are important parts of your safety system. You need to keep them clean to keep them safe and to ensure their long life. Learn here how to clean your climbing slings.
How to Climb Your First Big Wall
Learn how to climb your first big wall route.
How to Find and Use Climbing Rests
How to Find and Use Climbing Rests
How to Find and Use Climbing Rests -- Improve Your Climbing Movement Skills
Finding and using rests while you're rock climbing is just as important as the moves you make using handholds and footholds. Learn all about rests, what a resting point is on a climb, and a couple basic rest techniques to help you rest and recover if you get pumped climbing.
How to Give a Spot — Good Spotting Makes for Safe Bouldering
When you go bouldering, you need to learn how to give a spot to keep your buddy safe when he climbs a hard boulder problem. Learn the basics here about how to spot a boulderer. He'll thank you next time he falls off!
How to Rack Climbing Gear for Trad Routes
How to rack and organize rock climbing gear on gear slings.
How to Rig a Carabiner Brake -- Emergency Rappelling Method
Learn how to rig a carabiner brake so you can safely rappel off a climb if you accidently drop, lose, or forget your rappel device.
How to Safely Use a Petzl GriGri for Climbing
How to safely and properly use a Petzl GriGri, a climbing device.
How to Store Climbing Slings — Taking Care of Slings and Webbing
Your climbing slings are an essential part of the climbing safety system. Learn how to store your slings properly and how to decide when to retire them.
How to Take Better Climbing Photographs
Tips on how to take better rock climbing and mountaineering photographs.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot for Climbing
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
How to Tie and Untie Climbing Knots -- Properly Tied Knots Are Stronger
How to tie and untie knots used in rock climbing and mountaineering.
How to Tie and Use an Autoblock Knot -- Step 1 toTie an Autoblock Knot
The first step to tie an autoblock knot is to wrap a cord or sling 4 or 5 times around the rappel ropes.
How to Tie and Use an Autoblock Knot -- Step 2 toTie an Autoblock Knot
The second step to tie an autoblock knot is to wrap clip both ends of the cord into a locking carabiner on your harness leg loop.
How to Tie and Use an Autoblock Knot -- Using an Autoblock Knot
After you've tied an autoblock knot you need to know how to use it when you're rock climbing. Learn some tips and tricks here to use the autoblock knot when you're rappelling.
How to Tie and Use an Autoblock Knot -- What You Need to Tie an Autoblock Knot
What gear you need to tie an autoblock knot when you're rock climbing and rappelling.
How to Tie and Use an Equalizing Figure-8 Knot
Learn how to tie and use an equalizing figure-8 knot, an essential climbing safety knot. The equalizing figure-8 knot is a great way to tie yourself and your climbing rope into anchors since the knot is able to equalize up to three different anchors with the rope.
How to Tie and Use an Equalizing Figure-8 Knot
Learn how to tie and use an equalizing figure-8 knot, an essential climbing safety knot. The equalizing figure-8 knot is a great way to tie yourself and your climbing rope into anchors since the knot is able to equalize up to three different anchors with the rope.
How to Tie and Use an Equalizing Figure-8 Knot -- Essential Rock Climbing Knots
Learn how to tie and use an equalizing figure-8 knot, an essential climbing safety knot. The equalizing figure-8 knot is a great way to tie yourself and your climbing rope into anchors since the knot is able to equalize up to three different anchors with the rope.
How to Toss Rappel Ropes -- Learn Essential Rappelling Skills
It is important to learn how to properly and safely toss your rappel ropes off from the top of a cliff. If you do it wrong you can end up with rope tangles, your rope snagged on flakes and in cracks, and a big mess. Learn how to properly coil and toss your rappel rope and be a happy climber.
How to Toss Rappel Ropes Properly
Learn how to toss your rappel ropes correctly and avoid problems when you're rock climbing.
How to Use a GriGri -- Tips for Belaying with a GriGri
The Petzl GriGri belay device, a mechanical assist device used for belaying, is an important rock climbing tool. The GriGri, however, is not a hands-free auto-locking device. GriGri accidents happen because climbers load the device wrong or are careless belayers. Learn how to properly load and use a GriGri when you're climbing.
How to Use a Klemheist Knot
Learn how to tie a Klemheist knot, an important knot used in climbing for ascending ropes and in emergency situations.
Hueco
Definition of Hueco, a hole in rock used as a handhold and foothold.
Hueco Tanks Photo Gallery -- A Gallery of Climbing Photographs from Hueco Tanks
A gallery of photographs of rock climbing and bouldering at Hueco Tanks State Historical Park, Texas.
Hueco Tanks Rock Climbing — Climbing Guide to the Front Side Routes
Hueco Tanks, the best climbing area in Texas, offers lots of great rock climbing and bouldering. Here's a guide to the best climbing routes on The Front Side.
Hueco Tanks in New York Times Article
Today The New York Times published A Boulder-Climbing Paradise, Where Sacredness Meets Sport, an article about bouldering at Hueco Tanks State Historic Park
Hueco Tanks — America's Best Winter Climbing and Bouldering Area
Hueco Tanks State Historical Park in west Texas offers some of America’s finest bouldering and climbing on its towering walls and boulders. The 860-acre park, with a warm dry climate, is one of America’s premier winter climbing areas.
Human Arrow Saves the Day
If you need an air evacuation of an injured climber, it helps to have a roving band of school kids to point the way. At least that’s what happened last week
Husband of NY Representative Dies on Cho Oyu in Himalayas
Clifton Maloney, husband of Democratic U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloney, died at a high-altitude camp on Saturday, September 26, after reaching the summit
Hydration — The Ten Essentials for Climbing Safety
Hydration is one of the Ten Essentials for climbing safety. Learn about all about the water, water treatment and purification, and electrolyte replacements you should carry in your climbing pack so you can survive thirst and dehydration.
Hydration: The Ninth of The Ten Essentials
I’ve been writing about The Ten Essentials for the last couple months—about all the essential items for survival that the Mountaineers recommend every
Hypothermia
Definition of Hypothermia, a climbing word for when the temperature of the human body drops below normal.
IPods Get Altitude Sickness (IPAS)
You’re planning a big mountaineering trip, maybe up Orizaba or Kilimanjaro or even one of the 8,000-meter peaks. You’re going down the equipment list: Stove,
Ian Buzzed on Dragonfly
Photo of Ian Spencer Green climbing Dragonfly at Hueco Tanks State Historic Park, Texas.
Ian Green cranks Hobbit in a Blender
Photo of Ian Spencer Green bouldering Hobbit in a Blender at Hueco Tanks State Historic Park, Texas.
Ian Spencer Green climbing an arete at the White Rock cliffs near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Photograph of Ian Spencer Green climbing an arete at the White Rock cliffs near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Ian Spencer-Green Climbing the Sheer Arete of Bullet the Blue Sky at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing the sheer arete of Bullet the Blue Sky at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Ian Spencer-Green Climbs Finger Pockets on Color of Emotion at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing Finger Pockets on Color of Emotion at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Ian Spencer-Green Climbs Past the Virgin Painting in Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green Climbing Past the Virgin Painting in Penitente Canyon, Colorado.