How does the traditional grading system work? The system for grading traditionally protected ... It is an open ended system, and currently runs from Easy, which is barely climbing, to E11, which has ...

Take time to place good protection and lots of it. Speed is not of the essence when single pitch trad climbing, especially if you’re pushing your grade, so choose a patient belayer and take your time.

From 19 June to 9 July James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini travelled to South Africa to check out the trad climbing at Rocklands. Rocklands = bouldering. But there's a new addition to this equation, ...

Coconut tree climbing debuted recently at the ongoing 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's ...

The duo obviously enjoyed the trad approach so much that after the meeting they spent another two weeks in the area to gain further insight into the delights of the local climbing, amassing an ...

Winter Ascents of Himalayan peaks present an additional set of challenges and dangers than the more traditional climbing seasons – namely colder than normal climbing conditions and less support.