Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.

Kira Seliger has been climbing on and off since she was a kid. "I personally think all kids should have exposure to climbing ...

Like many people, I find going to the gym rather unenjoyable, so I need an activity that will keep me engaged, entertained ...

All climbers must wear a shirt and proper shoes while climbing/bouldering. Banned: Water shoes, any open-toed shoes, bare feet, street shoes, hiking boots, and military boots. Only climbing shoes and ...

The gym is located in The Shops at Westshore, adjacent to the upcoming Holland Charter Township Community Center.

It was 1997 when I had the most adventuresome vacation of my life. It revealed to me that one of the best-kept secrets in ...

Word spreads fast. A friend overheard the staff talking. Apparently, someone found a neon green sticky note on a climber’s backpack, and it contained a bomb threat.

Now with four Chicago gyms, First Ascent has built a reputation as a social hub for newcomers, who are welcomed with an array of weekly meetups for solo climbers and perks that let members bring first ...