Few climbers take on this niche pursuit, where one mistake could mean death. Three of them talk about its unique mental and physical demands.

Alex Honnold, the rock climber who famously scaled Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes, will try his hand at a 1,667-foot skyscraper in a spectacle aired live on Netflix.

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort can be expected at times. How much really depends on the ...

Michigan-based 'Planet Rock' is opening new location in a formerly empty warehouse in Grand Rapids, with a grand opening event this weekend.

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 exercise-induced asthma, which went undiagnosed until ...

GRESHAM, Ore. — If you’re looking for a fun way to stay fit, avoid the rainy weather and maybe challenge yourself a bit — have you considered indoor rock climbing? Jen Zelen, co-founder of Rock Haven Bouldering Gym in Gresham, opened the gym two ...