Rock climbing can be quite a tight-knit sport by nature. Learn how it serves as a full-body workout and get essential tips for beginners to start safely.

Ten-year-old Leo scales a makeshift rock face at his home in Cumbria, transformed into a climbing course by his Dad Michael Mason to support his son's rock-climbing aspirations.

Rock climbing once required a trek to a mountain or a cliff. Thanks to indoor rock climbing gyms, this sport is now accessible to urbanites who may be hours away from the closest spot. As many ...

Not only is rock climbing fun, it's also a great workout. Learn more about the potential health and fitness benefits, types, and tips for beginners.

Rock climbing is good for the heart. According to one study , it requires the same amount of energy as running an 8- to 11-minute mile. A 155-pound climber would burn between eight and 10 calories ...

In some ways, Frederick Law Olmsted made Ashima Shiraishi a climber. She was 6 when she first tried to scale Rat Rock, a long, low outcropping of Manhattan schist in Central Park, just north of ...

To find out how to start rock climbing, we interviewed mountain guides, coaches and professional climbers for all their tips and tricks. Here’s everything you need.