Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and rope, the ...

Acclaimed climbing equipment company Petzl offers impressive safety upgrades with the Grigri+, this year’s version of the world’s most popular assisted-braking belay device. The sport of rock climbing ...

Sometimes you just want to climb to the mountain alone. Firley YMCA, at 525 Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City, has installed two "auto belay devices" above its climbing walls, said Austin Tucker, the ...

When you want to increase your vertical adventure to a multipitch route and not limit yourself to single pitch routes at the crag, one may start thinking about the idea of multipitch routes. The ...

The Climbing Wall program offers classes that cover introductory through advanced skills. Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills ...