Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort ...

We focus so much on the act of climbing and what gear is essential in that arena--rock shoes, harness, rope, hardware, helmet, pack--that we sometimes neglect what's helpful for actually getting to ...

Projecting a climb is sometimes as much a struggle off the wall as it is on, because—unless your project is at the gym—you need to get to the route first. This could mean a miles-long off-trail jaunt ...

As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a ...

Most people fall into one of two camps when it comes to hiking footwear. You either prefer the support and protection of a full-on hiking boot or the comfort and flexibility of a trail runner. However ...

RAPID is the approach shoe designed to move quickly on mountain ground. Ideal for technical trails, when approaching the wall to climb, easy to attach to the climbing harness and good performance in ...

We focus so much on the act of climbing and what gear is essential in that arena--rock shoes, harness, rope, hardware, helmet, pack--that we sometimes neglect what's helpful for actually getting to ...