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There’s no denying that the sport of rock climbing is gaining popularity: With its inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics and movies such as Free Solo hitting the big screens, more and more folks are ...

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Kelty Godby says people will often tell him they're afraid of heights and could never go rock climbing. His go-to response? "All climbers are afraid of heights; that's why we're alive." Godby is the ...

LYNNWOOD — With granite crags and huge roadside boulders, Snohomish County is a rock climber’s paradise, but as the winter closes in, the Cascades can be awfully wet and slippery this time of year.

Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

TWIN FALLS — A house-sized basalt boulder in Auger Falls Heritage Park became a beginner-friendly rock climbing destination this month as a college professor finished developing the city-owned park’s ...

People are flocking back to indoor rock climbing gyms for the intense workouts and amiable social scene. It’s not as hard as it looks. By Erik Vance The first time John Sherman went rock climbing, he ...

Rock climbing is a total-body workout that engages multiple muscle groups and helps to build strength, endurance, and flexibility. When you climb, you use your arms, legs, core, and back muscles to ...