Tying knots for rock climbing

Rock climbing: the knot lowdown

Getting to grips with some basic knots is an important part of learning therock climbing ropes.We take a look at the seven most common rock climbing knots you might need on your adventures.

Young woman rock climbing in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia

Rock climbing grades explained.

As a diverse and international sport, climbing has – rather unhelpfully – developed an equally diverse and international set of alternative grading systems.

Man rock climbing in Croatia

Back to basics guide to rock climbing gear

It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to the climbing wall or the mountains, having the right rock climbing gear makes all the difference.

Girl rock climbing in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia

The beginner's guide to rock climbing

To get you prepared, we’ve answered all your burning questions in our handy guide to rock climbing for beginners. We’ll cover everything from what to wear to basic technique.