climbing

Click through for a wealth of knowledge on all things climbing. Whether you are just venturing onto outdoor rock, getting into alpine climbing, wanting to sample the delights of winter mountaineering, ice fall climbing or expeditions you’ll find some great tips here.

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How To Check Camming Devices

Tips for checking for damage, wear and tear on your camming devices - BMC

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Buyers Guide To Ropes

All you need to know before you buy a rope for rock climbing, mountaineering, glacier walking, scrambling or sport climbing - Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop

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Carabiner Inspection and Maintenance

This great video and description explains all you need to know to keep your carabiners in full working order - DMM

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Buyers Guide to Rock Boots

Advice and information on different types of rock boots, how they fit and which style might be best for you - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop

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Buyers Guide - building a climbing rack

If you are just getting into climbing outdoors then take a look through these thoughts on what to buy - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop

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rock types, grades and technical sTuff

Great collection of articles on the different types of rock, different rock climbing grades and explanations of some of the more baffling technical terms in rock climbing - BMG Libby Peter

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How to inspect Ropes and slings

Information on checking how old your climbing slings and climbing ropes are and when to retire them - DMM

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Getting Your Kids Into Climbing

If you are a climbing parent and itching to get your kids out and on the crag, there is lots of great advice here - Rab

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Ready To Rock

If it’s been a while since you’ve got out enjoyed rock take a read through this thought provoking article to make good choices - DMM

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Climbing Gear Care, Maintenance and retirement

Top tips on how to check, care for, maintain your climbing gear and when gear needs retiring - BMC

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Choosing a trad climbing rack

Words of wisdom on choosing a traditional climbing rack for the Lake District and beyond from British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams - ISM

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Making sense of ropes

BMG Adrian Nelhams talks about considerations before buying a climbing rope - ISM

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Summer Climbing Grade Comparisons

All you need to know about British bouldering, sport and traditional summer climbing grades - International School of Mountaineering