I am a self-taught climber. When I first tied in, sometime in the early 1970s, my buddy Donnie and I were on our own. There was no one to figuratively and literally show us the ropes. We looked at ...

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Kelty Godby says people will often tell him they're afraid of heights and could never go rock climbing. His go-to response? "All climbers are afraid of heights; that's why we're alive." Godby is the ...

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From safety and skills to mastering your mental state, there are many things beginner climbers must consider to become successful at the sport. Before venturing outdoors, many practice in the ...

Climbing has become an increasingly popular sport, especially among college students, and University of Minnesota students do not seem to be immune from the bouldering bug. The new Climbing Training ...

From climbing terms to the newbie-friendly crags, we've got you covered with this introductory guide to Centennial State stone. There’s a reason Colorado produces some of the best climbers in the ...