Serious mountaineers know that two factors effect the difficulty of a climb: Altitude and weight in your backpack. It’s simply harder to climb as you go higher, and with more weight on your back.

Proper climbing technique relies mostly on the legs and ... may boost levels of stress hormones such as cortisol. Scaling a mountain or rock wall is good for your heart. Climbing is a good ...

From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from ...

Mountain Guide Andy Perkins offers his insider tips. Climbing walls are a great way to start climbing and to stay fit. We’ve made it easy for you to discover local climbing wall in your area. Take a ...

Wherever you go in the world, people have heard of Ben Nevis. Britain’s highest mountain is a bucket list prize for hikers of all ages and abilities, but how hard is it to climb? The answer to that ...

Chris Townsend's top tips on getting the most out of a long-distance adventure, plus three week-long route ideas for beginners, offering a mix of nature, history, solitude and challenge. Winter ...

The local Apple Valley rock climbing community has stepped up to do what the city won't, set on the preservation of beloved climbing spots.