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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.

If you’re not already frequenting your local climbing gym and bragging about how you can send a 5.10, it’s only a matter of time. Climbing has seen a major surge in popularity with the emergence of ...

When Amy Kappel signed up for an indoor rock climbing class, she figured it would be a one-time experiment. “It was on my list of sports that I wanted to try,” says Kappel, who already ran and danced ...

Winter temperatures this year haven’t been too kind for those that enjoy the outdoors, but the Duluth Climbers Coalition was able to make the most what they had at the Ice and Mix Fest last weekend.

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 ...

A rendering of the 15,000-square-foot Hudson Boulders rock climbing gym will include premier climbing walls, yoga classes, community space and a comprehensive fitness room at 195 Troy-Schenectady Road ...

Contrary to popular belief, footwork is just as important in rock climbing as upper body strength, so you'd better have a good pair of shoes. The best climbing shoes for you will depend on your ...