How To

Check out Jeff Ward (AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide)'s author page.

Check out Jeff Ward (AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide)'s author page.

Are there a standard set of accepted commands?

Traveling through heavily glaciated terrain with just one other person on the rope can be challenging. If someone falls into a crevasse, you only have one chance to catch him, and only one person on the surface to perform the rescue.

A simul-rappel mistake leads to a tragic death on Reed's Pinnacle in Yosemite Valley, California.

Quick and simple Q&A with the Master.

El Cap Climber hit by fully-loaded haulbag suffers a severly broken arm and severe hemorrhaging.

You might be lighter than your partner, but you can still belay with confidence.

If you climb long enough, you will likely encounter a core shot that significantly weakens your rope. These four steps will show you how to rappel with a core-shot rope.

IFMGA guide Martin Volken explains how to get out of three tricky multi-pitch climbing situations.

IFMGA guide Martin Volken talks personal anchors and when to use different types.

“There are only three sports—mountain climbing, bull fighting and motor racing—all others being games.”