Toproping is so safe it’s virtually foolproof, right? Think again. Just a brief belay lapse can produce high loads, testing the holding power of your gear. Rock and Ice field-tests real-world climbing scenarios.

The cement-bucket drop test, swami belts and the beginning of the end of a fabled climbing club.

IN THE UPPER REACHES OF Boulder Canyon, in an area called Upper Dream Canyon, is an awesome crack with a convoluted history.

I’m still a traditional climber. So for me climbing must contain three elements: difficulty, danger and, most important, exposure. Exposure means there is no possibility for outside help. Exposure increases the higher up you are, the more remote your location, and the greater the difficulties encountered higher up.

The Legendary British Climber on the Eiger.

Revolution Uzi, $99 I wanted to like this pad. It's hip and compact, with two no-fuss Velcro closures running the length of the pad's side and bottom t...