Rock climbing has gained popularity over the past few years, and whether you watched “Free Solo” or the Paris Olympics, you might be wondering how to start rock climbing. Getting into the sport is ...

I’ve never enjoyed walking into a gym. Growing up as a fat kid, I have enough traumatic memories around exercise to fill several therapy sessions. On top of the shame I had around my body, I also have ...

Maybe you’ve envied rock climbers you’ve seen high off the ground in Front Range canyons and wondered how you could give the sport a try. Or you’ve learned the basics at a climbing gym, now you want ...

Am I shivering from the crisp morning mountain air or from my nerves? Likely a mix of the two as I tie into the rope dangling from the top of the crag (the rock face). Honestly I'd be more surprised ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. If you’re looking for a newfangled way to get in shape, be ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to the ...