When Amy Kappel signed up for an indoor rock climbing class, she figured it would be a one-time experiment. “It was on my list of sports that I wanted to try,” says Kappel, who already ran and danced ...

Looking up at the granite wall before me, I feel a mix of nerves and excitement as I tie my harness to the rope. Here, in the rugged wadis – an Arabic word for a deep valley carved into the mountain – ...

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GRESHAM, Ore. — If you’re looking for a fun way to stay fit, avoid the rainy weather and maybe challenge yourself a bit — have you considered indoor rock climbing? Jen Zelen, co-founder of Rock Haven ...

Rock climbing may seem like a niche sport, possibly one fraught with danger. After all, it involves scaling the side of a cliff or simulated rock wall. But experts say it offers participants a wide ...

One of the most important pieces of equipment in rocking climbing is your shoes. Whether you’re practicing at a gym or scaling the mountainside in nature, proper rock climbing shoes are imperative for ...

PLAINVIEW, New York -- Whether it is your first time facing a climb or learning a new course, Island Rock invites everyone to break a sweat while climbing to new heights. "Climbing is like 80 percent ...

Lubbock’s newest premier indoor rock climbing gym, inSPIRE, is now open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located at ...