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How to Choose the Right Climbing Harness
A harness links you to your climbing rope, so it's important to be an informed shopper. It should fit your body shape for comfort and safety, and be designed to meet the needs of your climbing style. Read more...

Avalanche Basics
Winter and spring mean avalanches in the backcountry. Whether you go snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing or climbing, it's wise to learn all you can about avalanches so that you don't end up on the wrong side of a slide. Read more...




How To Choose

  Active Rock Climbing Protection   Headlamps
  Avalanche Transceivers   Hydration Systems
  Axes and Ice Tools   Ice and Snow Protection
  Belay Devices   Passive Rock Climbing Protection
  Carabiners   Rock Shoes
  Chalk and Chalk Bags   Ropes
  Climbing Helmets   Sewn Runners
  Clothing for Ice Climbing   Snow Shovels
  Crampons   Two-Way Radios
  Daypacks   Water Bottles
  Harnesses   Webbing and Accessory Cord

Skills and Knowledge

  Avalanche Basics for Backcountry Travelers   Outdoor Climbing
  Big-wall Climbing   Personal Locator Beacons
  Bouldering and Top-Roping   Sport Climbing
  GPS FAQs   Sun-Protection Clothing
  GPS Glossary   The Ten Essentials
  Gear Racking   Traditional Climbing
  Hydration   Visual Guide to Climbing Essentials
  Ice Climbing   Visual Guide to Mountaineering Essentials
  Indoor Climbing   Women and Climbing
  Mountaineering: Summit Adventures

Gear Checklist

  Mountaineering Checklist   Rock Climbing

Gear Care and Repair

  Carabiner Care   Hydration Systems
  Crampon Care   Rock Shoe Care
  Harness Care   Rope Care

Quick Tips

  Communication for Climbing   Rock Climbing Glossary

Links

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