Climbing

Whether it's the end of a top-rope or an alpine summit, REI has the gear to help you reach it. Choose from Mammut, Black Diamond, Metolius, La Sportiva and Petzl.

Learn with REI Expert Advice

Get how-to and gear-shopping tips from friendly REI staff and other climbing experts. We have a whole Expert Advice climbing library of informative articles and videos to browse. Such as:

How to Choose a Climbing Rope

There are many qualities that make up a modern climbing rope. And many nuances that make every rope slightly different from one another-from weight to handling characteristics. Professional mountain guide Michael Silitch explains how to choose a rope for your type of climbing.

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Attend an In-Store Clinic

Many REI stores seasonally host informative clinics or instruction in climbing basics. Find my store for a calendar of events.

Climb with the REI Outdoor School

Here's an easy way to brush up on your skills (or learn some new ones). Join our friendly, knowledgeable guides for the day or a weekend. Available in selected cities only. Learn more.

Do Your Dream Climb with REI Adventures

From rock-climbing weekends to summit attempts of Mt. Washington in winter, Shasta, Whitney, even Kilimanjaro, REI Adventures trips are for climbers of varied interests and abilities. Enjoy great scenery and make new friends amid the camaraderie of a small, like-minded group. See our climbing trips lineup.

Give Back

REI has partnered with VolunteerMatch to make it easy to share some sweat-equity with your community. Give it a try and enjoy the good karma.

Featured Articles

  • Watch as REI staff members explain the different modes of winter backcountry travel. Our Expert Advice video and accompanying article offers a quick tutorial.

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