After summiting, it's easy to feel like the challenge is over and all that remains are a few simple raps. Your situational awareness and risk perception change, distracting you from the necessary ...

As one of our most versatile tools in climbing, the clove hitch offers a fast, simple way to tie into the anchor. It's adjustable, easy to untie once weighted, and it relies on the rope for security.

Through years of experience, you've learned how to safely ascend a multi-pitch route and descend via the walk-off or rappel. But what if your partner gets injured on the climb or descent? Or what if ...