Bouldering, or climbing fairly close to the ground without ropes, is becoming increasingly popular among rock climbers. Get an overview of bouldering in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
Orienting yourself to the cliff site is an important way to avoid injury when rock climbing; learn more in this free rock climbing safety lesson on video.
Be a good member of the rock climbing community by being considerate to other climbers and taking care of the land. Learn more about climbing etiquette and why it is so important in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
Rock climbs are rated for their difficulty, most often using the Yosemite Decimal System. Learn more about what climb ratings are and what each rating means in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
Lead climbing is a relatively advanced rock climbing technique. Learn about lead climbing, including what it is and how to do it, in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
In the sociable belay system (also known as the bottom blade or sling shot system) for tope rope rock climbing, everyone starts on the ground. Learn more in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
The top manage or top belay system for top rope rock climbing is used for climbing cliffs and gorges that are too tall for your rope to be doubled up. Learn more in this free rock climbing lesson on video.
Rock climbers use a figure 8 follow through knot to attach their rope to their harness. Learn how to tie a figure 8 knot in this free rock climbing lesson on video.