Yes, even if you never use a brand new climbing rope, it still 'expires' after 10 years. When your rope starts to fray, display cuts, or is overly soft or hard, it's time for retirement.

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

The climbing harness should also fit tight around your waist with the buckle securely fastened. See our top picks below. When ...

The wall is currently bouldering-only (i.e., unroped climbing up to ~12 feet), with top rope climbing in the works ... check in at the OA desk opposite the climbing wall. In order to climb, we require ...

Before climbing, please register for the free Climbing and Bouldering Membership here. In order to climb at the top rope wall, individuals must reserve their spot by visiting our member portal here ...

Climb and camp with us at Staunton State Park! Participants will learn how to climb outside and spend a night camping under the stars. Spend a full day top rope climbing at a local crag. This course ...

It was late afternoon - if they were to complete another climb and reach the summit before darkness ... Most commonly associated with the Alps, this involves shortening the rope and both climbing ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope retirement include: Yes, even if you ...

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