It only took 15 minutes for an 18-year-old daredevil to scale the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall – and he did it without ropes or a harness to keep him safe. George King, from Britain, is ...

When it comes to activities that require gear to get started, climbing generally isn’t the most expensive outdoor sport—but it’s also not the cheapest. Putting together a full gym kit, with shoes, ...

When people thing of mountaineering, rock climbing and abseiling equipment, the first thing that comes to mind is rope. While this is a fair response, there are many other pieces of equipment that are ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Climbing is proving more popular than ever - with five million ...