Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and rope, the ...

For the belayer that wants versatility! With an anti-panic handle that makes it particularly suited for learning, the GRIGRI + is a cam-assisted blocking device for climbing in the gym or outside. The ...

I brought a couple of friends to Val-David, a crag near Montreal. They were both new to climbing. It started raining in the middle of the day, so we built a shelter with a hammock and some slings.

CLICK UP is a belay device with manual braking, especially designed for crag climbing. It can be used with Ø 8.6 ÷ 10.5 mm single ropes. It is compact and lightweight and allows for belaying a leader ...

Sometimes you just want to climb to the mountain alone. Firley YMCA, at 525 Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City, has installed two "auto belay devices" above its climbing walls, said Austin Tucker, the ...

I was at Roadside Crag in the Red with a guy I'd known at the gym for years. It was our first time outside together. I stopped at the last bolt on my route to enjoy the view. Then I finished the route ...