Children are introduced to playgrounds incorporating swings, youth-friendly rock walls, monkey bars, and balance beams early on. These elements involve height, strength, and balance. Similarly, a ...

To the untrained eye, climbing shoes — tight, tapered footwear that my former partner called “goofy-looking elf shoes” when I ...

Training for winter climbing has followed the same trajectory as training for rock in the sense that it has now become a highly specialised game. The approach for competitions is different to the ...

I’ve never enjoyed walking into a gym. Growing up as a fat kid, I have enough traumatic memories around exercise to fill several therapy sessions. On top of the shame I had around my body, I also have ...

The Climbing Wall program offers classes that cover introductory through advanced skills. Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills ...

As course scheduling for the fall 2024 semester approaches, many Ohio State students will look to one-credit-hour courses for either athletic engagement or learning a new skill. The university’s ...

Rock climbing in Athens taught a writer how nature and history come together. Here's what to know about the growing sport.