It only took 15 minutes for an 18-year-old daredevil to scale the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall – and he did it without ropes or a harness to keep him safe. George King, from Britain, is ...

When people thing of mountaineering, rock climbing and abseiling equipment, the first thing that comes to mind is rope. While this is a fair response, there are many other pieces of equipment that are ...

During spring break I discovered rock climbing, thanks to Georgetown’s Outdoor Education and a few extremely dedicated guides. At one point during one of my first ventures, I was about 30 feet in the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Climbing is proving more popular than ever - with five million ...