Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and ...

Learn How to Belay. When you climb with a rope, you use what’s called a belay. The belayer is the climber who holds the rope in order to protect their climbing partner from a fall.

Our mountaineering expert ponders the point when scrambling ends and climbing begins, taking a look at grades and viewpoints ...

Belay Clinic. Monday, February 10, 2025 Want to safely and confidently belay your climbing partners? Our Belay Clinic will teach you the essential skills to belay like a pro.From proper techniques to ...

News ‘On belay’: National climbing gym chain to open new facility in the Design District New location boasts top rope climbing and an outdoor patio.

TRANGO Vergo Rock Climbing Belay Device Our take: The Trango Vergo is an ergonomic alternative for GriGri fans. What we like: In most aspects, it’s very similar to a GriGri.

There are four main types of belay devices, but they all serve the same purpose — to prevent climbers from falling. Learn more here about which ones are best. Skip to content ...