Climbing gyms are far more than fitness facilities: They are the foundation for local communities to come together. Alongside America’s public lands, climbing gyms are also the lifeblood of modern ...

When I’m standing in the Meadow in Yosemite, adjusting the telescopes that point to El Capitan, tourists of all ages often ask me how I got started in climbing and how they could try it out. I tell ...

Quantum Climbing in Stevensville is hoping to take the Bitterroot to new heights. “My goal was October 1st, which everybody ...

In a word, how do climbers, parents, gym owners, and youth coaches from around the U.S. describe the dialogue on dealing with kids in climbing gyms? “Torturous,” says Grayston Leonard, owner of Long ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 17, 2018 Add ...