Climbing Protection

Ice climbers and mountaineers use ice screws, ice pitons, pickets and flukes. Learn how they work and what accessories you may need.

Getting into leading trad routes? Learn how to choose types of passive protection, such as chocks, nuts and hexes.

Learn about the two main types of active climbing protecction (pro) including the ubiquitous cams and the less common spring-loaded wedges.

Learning how to place trad gear is an essential skill as you progress as a climber. This article teaches you how to place stoppers and cams.