The second climber who died in Joshua Tree National Park last weekend fell to her death after she tied her safety rope to a weak nylon webbing while rock climbing, witnesses present at the spot have ...

A climbing rope is one of the most important pieces of gear you can buy. It is literally your lifeline, and can also make or break your experience climbing outdoors. There are a few important factors ...

On 14 July 1865, while descending from the first ascent of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, four climbers plunged to their deaths after their safety rope snapped during a slip. It was this incident that ...