We took to the whips to find the best climbing ropes for every type of climbing, with top picks from Sterling, Mammut, and Edelrid.

Lead climbing is one of a number of different types of climbing. This discipline of climbing can take place on rock, ice or indoor climbing walls. If you've been watching the Olympics sport ...

For the free soloists, meanwhile, well, why bother with rope at all? All types of climbing can either be done with a free or aided technique. Trad climbing ...

The cost of your climbing rope depends on the type of rope you choose. Factors such as the material, the length, and the diameter, along with any additional features like steel eyelets, can play a ...

Ice climbing involves climbing on snow or (you guessed it) ice. It is most often done outdoors using ropes and protection systems similar to rock climbing. There are now some specialist indoor venues ...

Top rope climbing or “top roping,” is the basic type of rope-based climbing. In top roping, the climber is securely attached to a rope set up in an anchor system at the top of the climb.

For the free soloists, meanwhile, well, why bother with rope at all? All types of climbing can either be done with a free or aided technique.

Trad, sport or bouldering? Single-pitch or solo? There are many different activities that come under the climbing, hill walking and mountaineering umbrella. Many are outdoor activities, whilst others ...