It’s time to buy a climbing rope, and you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. Static? Dynamic? What does it all mean? What is measured in millimeters? DOES size matter? All of these questions and more ...

Whether you are an avid climber or new to the rock-climbing scene, this popular activity necessitates some pretty important equipment purchases. From climbing walls in city gyms to the challenge of a ...

When you’re 70 feet up an overhanging rock face, the absolute last thing you want to be worrying about is your rope. It is one of the most essential parts of your rock-climbing kit. You’re not Alex ...

There are many mysteries in life, including why we end up with so many odd socks during the laundry process, why does bread toast perfectly the first time and then burn the next time – and why do ...

Rock and mountain climbers rely on strong, yet elastic ropes to keep them safe should they happen to fall. Now mathematicians at the University of Utah have come up with an equation to design an ideal ...

Going off into the mountains in search of adventure is an integral cultural symbol dating back to the first human settlers. Some civilizations sought out their peace and quiet while others coveted ...

On 14 July 1865, while descending from the first ascent of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, four climbers plunged to their deaths after their safety rope snapped during a slip. It was this incident that ...