Photo Credit: Will Saunders @willsaundersphoto I lay in blood and excrement on the floor of an old Omani Royal Air force Eurocopter. The deafening drone of the rotor blades makes my head throb as I stare blankly at the ceiling. The t … read more about Gaz Leah: Life and Death in Oman

For the past three summers, Veterans Expeditions (VetEx) has run a Pacific Northwest climbing series where teams of veterans have tackled many of the classic climbs in the area including Glacier Peak, Eldorado Peak, Mt Hood, Mt Shasta, … read more about Veterans Expeditions: Summer Missions in the PNW

Originally posted on Pete Whittaker's Facebook page. Photo credits: Helliker/Whittaker collection (c) Standing at the bar at Kendal Mountain Film Festival, Matt Helliker leaned over and asked, ‘So... do you fancy some winter cl … read more about Pete Whittaker: Winter Climbing?

Last month, we supported the first Rescue from Trees program, hosted by the Summit Township Fire Department in Jackson, Michigan. Sixteen firefighters, representing both career and volunteer departments participated in the three-day pro … read more about The Inaugural Rescue From Trees Program Training Recap

I turn around and see the flash of light as if the unforgivable curse, "Avada Kedavra," has just been uttered right next to me. I look out directly in front of me and a kilometer away I see the blinding bolt flicker and freeze in the sk … read more about Jesse Grupper: Lightning on the Mountain

I love the concept of The Freedom to Focus, as it reminds me of what I’ve been working on in all my climbing pursuits this year, which is complete focus and absolute joy. A few years ago I realized I had strayed away from sport cl … read more about Ann Raber: Climbing with Joy

Climb: Pure Imagination (Red River Gorge) @acutclimbing Photos by: Dylan Connole @dconnole8 "Set a Goal so big that you can't achieve it until you grow into the person who can." This has recently become my mantra in approaching dif … read more about Andy Cutler: Big Goals

Photo credit: Jeff Rueppel I was trapped. I traced the two lines attached to my harness back to China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest’s floor 60 meters below and gradually realized that half ropes were much more difficult t … read more about Ben Rueck: Dental Floss and Shoe String

Mike Libecki in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica on the first ascent of Bertha's Tower, named in honor of Libecki's Grandmother. Photo by Cory Richards For me climbing is the deepest mediation to be truly in the 'now.' Especially on a fi … read more about Mike Libecki: Climbing "In the Now"

Overview – This training was held for Sterling staff with the purpose of familiarizing all in attendance with the standards, practices, tools, regulations, and lingo of rescue personnel subject to NFPA compliance. It was taught by … read more about Training Report: NFPA Operations Level Rescue Training

The life-safety manufacturer that built the first ever 100% Technora® fire escape rope for FDNY, now offers the FCX Rescue Device; a competitively-priced and advanced self-rescue device that clearly puts the firefighter first. Stand … read more about Press Release: Sterling Gives Back to Fire Departments in Need

Sterling Rope Company, Inc. unveils a Design Clinic project through Smith College’s Picker Engineering Program. As a leading US-manufacturing company, Sterling will work with a team of students for the 2016-2017 academic year to d … read more about Press Release: Collaborative Project with Smith College

In celebration and support of the shared vision that was GCI’s Climbing Leadership Fund project with Climbing Life Kenya, Sterling developed the VR9 9.6 mm Limited Edition Kenya Rope, inspired by the colors of the Kenyan flag. Being … read more about Tupande Pamoja - Let's Climb Together

The issue It has been brought to our attention that in one instance a Sterling Lanyard was missing a sewn tack under the plastic keeper. This resulted in the appearance of a factory sewn eye, when in fact it had no load bearing capacity. W … read more about Notice to Inspect your TriTech Lanyard

In honor of Sterling’s 25 years of making the world’s finest rope and cord, we are celebrating our partners who have helped us get to where we are today. We will be profiling 25 dealers and partners across the industries we … read more about 25 Years, 25 Partners. Profile #1: Colorado Mountain School

Kyle McCabe Owner of Northern Arboriculture In honor of Sterling’s 25 years of making the world’s finest rope and cord, we are celebrating our partners who have helped us get to where we are today. We will be profiling 2 … read more about 25 Years, 25 Partners. Profile #3: Kyle McCabe

Growing up in northeastern Ohio in the 1980’s with a climber in the family was rare. That was not my experience. I participated in traditional sports and never learned about rock climbing until I was nearly 19 years old. So I have … read more about Rob Pizem: Focus on What's Important

Profiling 25 dealers and partners Photo credit: Jared Alden, 2010. In honor of Sterling’s 25 years of making the world’s finest rope and cord, we are celebrating our partners who have helped us get to where we are today. … read more about 25 Years, 25 Partners. Profile #2: Jim Shimberg

We sat down with the talent and director of the award-winning FCX Fire Escape films for a look behind the curtain at what it was like to make these videos. Sterling: Who was more of a diva on set- the EMT’s or the Firefighters?D … read more about FCX Escape Systems: Q&A With Cast and Crew of the FCX Videos

Olivia Hsu, climbing 22 weeks pregnant, Cannibal Crag, Las Vegas, NV, Aero 9.2 mm. Photo: Botsy Phillips An elite-level climber, Olivia Hsu compares herself to her favorite Sterling rope: the Nano IX. “It’s light and str … read more about Few Things Stop Olivia Hsu. Including Pregnancy.

Despite the heat warnings in Squamish and a thick smoke that filled the air from BC wildfires, we stuck with the plan to climb a line that deeply peaked my curiosity. Described as a “steep trad route that climbs right over a big rap … read more about Leslie Timms: Into the Mystic

Matt Hunt, Sterling Work Market Manager tells us about the features and benefits of the 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" WorkPro static rope series. Ideal for rope access technicians, the WorkPro series ropes are fully-certified. R … read more about WorkPro Ropes for Industrial Safety

Kevin Lindlau Kara Vogler Chapter 3 of 3Climbing with Kevin Lindlau in Italy Everyone has experienced feeling nervous about something. Maybe it’s everyday life things like a presentation at work, a job interview, asking someo … read more about Battling Headgame

Kevin Lindlau Kara Vogler Chapter 2 of a 3-part SeriesClimbing with Kevin Lindlau in Italy The best way to achieve a goal is to break it into smaller, bite sized pieces. When a climber learns a new route, they think about it one mo … read more about One Bite at a Time

Kevin Lindlau Kara Vogler Chapter 1 of a 3-part SeriesClimbing with Kevin Lindlau in Italy Sometimes we avoid the big goal. The anxiety provoking, maybe “scary” goal. The one we are procrastinating because it’s da … read more about The Courage to Try

The HollowBlock2 is specifically designed to be used as a Friction Hitch on one or two life-safety ropes, as a backup to the safety system. It should NEVER be used as the sole or primary connection point in any safety system. Its stren … read more about Retirement Guidelines for the HollowBlock 2

Sterling Athlete Kevin Lindlau Cinematographer Nathan Norby Sterling Athlete Kevin Lindlau met up with Cinematographer Nathan Norby is to make a short film on a new dry tooling route Kevin Lindlau and Joe just put up. The ne … read more about Kevin and the Cave

Sterling Athlete Abigail Humber Trebuchet (First Female Ascent) 5.14b/8c ✔Abigail Humber ticks the box for the first female ascent of Trebuchet 5.14b/8c in the New River Gorge. Trebuchet is described as bouldery, pumpy and contains t … read more about Abigail Humber Nabs the First Female Ascent of Trebuchet 5.14b

Sterling Athletes All-women’s team Sterling is proud to support the first all-women’s team to compete at GRIMP NA, an international rescue skills challenge hosted by CMC on the Battleship Iowa in LA, California- taking place on March … read more about Spotlight: GRIMP's First All-Women's Team

We're proud to have Sterling's world headquarters be a dog-friendly place. They make the offices more cheerful, social and lively. Here's your chance to get to know some of these pups a little better! Stella and Angus: Are we … read more about The Dogs of Sterling

Amity climbing Psycho B (5.13b). The first female ascent of the 6-pitch line in Yosemite. Photo credit: Samuel Crossley What do you love about climbing? I thrive on the opportunity to push myself both physically and mentally. Cl … read more about Get to Know Amity Warme

Selecting the right rope depends on your specific needs and intended use. Sterling offers a wide range of ropes designed for various activities, such as rock climbing, rope access, arboriculture, canyoneering, rescue operations, and indust … read more about What Rope Should I Buy?

Choosing Static Rope When climbers shop for a static rope, it's important to consider the various applications the rope is intended for. Just as you carefully consider what rope is ideal for the style of climbing intended, similar co … read more about How to Choose the Right Static Rope

Kieran Duncan - In my work as a rock climbing photographer, I spend a lot of time dangling on ropes in a harness packed with equipment. Some of it is for cameras, some for safety, and some just for comfort or convenience. After 10 years … read more about Capturing the Climb: Top Gear for Climbing Photographers

Matt Wentzell Hit the SOS button, who's coming to get you? Matt Wentzell We’ve all been there, or perhaps know someone who has: climbing in a remote location and the weather takes a turn, someone gets injured, or conditions … read more about Who's Coming to Get You?

Down and Out Ben Rueck We are a company who supports failure. Without the expectation of falls, a slippery foot, or the hold that blows – we would not be the company who ultimately supports your efforts to ascend. Our athlete team … read more about Down and Out

Our Athlete Manager, Heidi Shingleton (dubbed “Minister of Culture” here at Sterling), scooped up our youngest team member, Abigail Humber, (with her mom and coach’s permission of course) and took her on an impromptu 4 … read more about Expanding Horizons: Heidi and Abigail's Colorado Adventure

Every piece of gear you buy has some information written on it, and probably comes with a bunch of paperwork included too. If you are like most of us, when that shiny new carabiner or beautiful new rope arrives, you tear all the packagi … read more about Goodbye NFPA 1983 (Sort Of)

H3 Tech 11 | Klementovich As part of our commitment to making the best quality life safety products, we recently received 3rd party certification for the H3 Tech11 to meet ANSI Z359.15 by UL. As part of the Fall Protection Code, ANSI … read more about The H3 Tech11 is 3rd Party Certified to ANSI Z359.15

Sterling Athlete Anna Pfaff Summer, 2022 I had always wanted to climb in Alaska. With its epic peaks and stories of alpine endeavors, I knew my time to go there would come sooner than later. This past April I found myself boarding a … read more about Dyad Performance Review on Mount Huntington, Alaska

Sterling Athlete Rob Pizem climbed over 100,000 vertical feet on an early prototype sample of XEROS and never even trimmed the ends. He did this as an extreme test of durability. We do not recommend pushing the life of your rope so long … read more about XEROS Climbing Rope Testing

Photo taken by Joe Stylos Congratulations to Sterling Athlete Kevin Lindlau on sending his long-term project "A Line Above the Sky" D15 in the Italian Dolomites. This is significant as the climb has seen relatively few ascents over t … read more about Kevin Lindlau Sends "A Line Above the Sky" D15

Send Ready Coil is Sterling’s new process for hanking a new dynamic rope that’s ready-to-climb, straight from the factory. No uncoiling and flaking needed. Photo taken by Will Saunders Send Ready Coil is Sterling’ … read more about What is Send Ready Coiling?

Ever wonder how we came up with the names for our Sterling bags? Here’s a little explanation for each: Bartleby Gym Bag The Bartleby 28L fits all the essentials in a streamlined carry, blending modern design with style and utili … read more about Name Origins for Our Sterling Bag Series

In partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, we helped plant nearly 665,000 trees in an important ecosystem devastated by Hurricane Michael. This year marked a huge achievement for Vertical Supply Group (VSG). In 2021, we became a car … read more about Arbor Day Foundation Recap 2021

Looking for the perfect gift for the rock climber in your life. Here are a few of our favorites. VR96 9.6mm Limited Edition Kenya Rope A great performing all-around indoor or outdoor rope. A thinner option to the VR9 9.8 … read more about Holiday Gift Ideas for Rock Climbers

We have been a sustainable rope company since day one and today we’re thrilled that we’re able to join 300+ other Climate Neutral Certified brands by going through the complete Climate Neutral audit and becoming Climate Neutral … read more about Today We Are Climate Neutral Certified

XEROS Review Part II Rob Pizem Piz wrote an in-depth initial review after 21,100 feet of climbing over the course of 13 intense days. You can read Part 1 of his review here: Read Initial Review XEROS Review Part II: October 14th, 2 … read more about XEROS Climbing Rope Review from Rob Pizem

If you uncoil a brand new rope the wrong way, you could be stuck with a tangled mess and kinks in your rope. The factory coiling process puts a twist in the rope, which will need to be taken out as you uncoil it. This video features Sterling … read more about How to Uncoil Your New Climbing Rope

A dry dynamic climbing line is a stronger and safer than a wet rope. It’s a fact. The merits of climbing with a dry rope are many and the pitfalls few. And now the prime pitfall, the additional cost of a dry-treated rope, is a non … read more about Why Dry? - Sterling XEROS

Sterling Rope Company created XEROS, which is a new way to manufacture a UIAA Certified dry rope. The XEROS technology is not a coating applied to the rope, or a separate liquid bath treatment. It’s a new step in the manufacturing … read more about Introducing XEROS Technology

Ben Rueck Columns of streaked orange and blue tufa stalactites melted from the cave’s roof. Alluring, fascinating— an amalgamation of crimps, jugs, and three-dimensional limestone across a horizontal plane piqued my curio … read more about Do What You Can

Felipe Nordenflycht @felipesh https://www.felipesh.com/ I have dreamt about trying to onsight Moonlight Buttress for years. This iconic route ascends a prominent prow of immaculate sandstone for over 1000 feet of finger crack deligh … read more about Onsighting Moonlight Buttress

Ben Crawford Photo credits: Thank you to Savannah Cummins for the photos of Kyle and the climbing team. The Modern Era of Climbing Climbing as a sport and a lifestyle has undergone a rapid transformation in the past decade. What wa … read more about The Importance of Mentorship in Climbing

Customers call us all the time asking, “How do I wash my rope?” Our answer is pretty standard throughout the industry: It is okay to use the hot water setting on your clothes washer as it likely won’t damage the rope … read more about How to Wash Your Rope

Photo credits: Molllie Bailey Summary A quality, durable rope; the Quest 9.6 mm is a fantastic choice for climbers who ‘want it all’ without sacrificing weight or suppleness. This review was originally posted on Outdo … read more about Review of the Quest 9.6mm

Rob Pizem Sterling Athlete Initial Thoughts: The new XEROS felt firm, malleable and precise out of the bag. Easy to feed through belay devices (ATC and GriGri) Easy to clip, fingers slid smoothly over the rope No cosmetic flaws … read more about XEROS Climbing Rope Gear Review

Rope access technicians perform an astonishing variety of work by Ben Erdman Industrial rope access is a term used to describe a set of techniques for performing work at height. Generally speaking, rope access technicians perform the … read more about Testing Heat Resistant Ropes

I absolutely love the Sprint, and it has become my go-to training rope. I’ve never climbed with a rope this thick before, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to clip. The weight of the rope almost made it easier. It& … read more about Gear Review for the Sprint Gym Lead Rope

The Sterling Helix Small but Mighty Usually, that term is reserved for a cocktail party and snickering amongst friends but in this case, that phrase is exactly what we want to hear. The modern paradigm of climbing ropes has become &l … read more about Review of the Helix 9.5 mm

Ten Sleep RJ Griffis @pabloaguilar-esplanada It has been brought to our attention that it is possible that a small number of Sterling accessory cord spools, from a recent time period, may contain a splice using transparent heat shrin … read more about NOTICE TO INSPECT: 6-8mm Accessory Cord Spools

Amity climbing Johnny Lat (5.12c) Adam Pawlikiewicz @adamonthago I love trying really freaking hard. I love digging deep, tapping the last reserves, and emptying the tank as I push my limits physically and mentally on the rock. I pur … read more about Under-fueling: The Ultimate Sandbag

This holiday season, it's more important than ever to give the gift of the outdoors. And what's better than shiny new climbing gear? We've collected an assortment of gift ideas at a wide range of prices to suit your needs. From stocking … read more about Gift Ideas for the Climber in Your Life

The AZTEK (Arizona Technicians Edge Kit)multi-use rescue tool The AZTEK was created by Reed Thorne of Ropes that Rescue with Sterling developing the sewn cord components. The Kit has evolved through the years and in pursuit of const … read more about Aramid Fibers Testing for the AZTEK HD

Hayes Range in interior Alaska This spring, four of my closest friends and I were involved in a serious accident in the Hayes Range in interior Alaska. We were on the slopes of Mt. Skarland, moving through a low-angle scree and talus … read more about How Mountain Education Saved My Friend's Life

We put together the following recommendations to help answer some of your questions about your ropes and equipment regarding the novel Corona virus, COVID-19 and other contaminates. Sterling has conducted testing on two disinfectant cle … read more about Cleaning and Disinfecting your Climbing Equipment

Lifesaving Resources https://lifesaving.com/ Here at Sterling Rope, we are committed to producing the best life safety products in the world. In order to build a great product, we first need to know how it will be used in the real w … read more about Q and A with the Owner of Lifesaving Resources

Jesse Grupper, World Cup Photos by Eddie Fowke. CHAMONIX, FRANCE - The second World Cup of the season. I’m coming off of my performance in Villars, which was my first time making semifinals in a World Cup. So I know I can perfo … read more about Battling Imposter Syndrome in World Cup Climbing

Monique Forestier Tiger Cat (graded 33, 8c, 5.14b) My initial attempts on the 35-meter route called Tiger Cat (graded 33, 8c, 5.14b) were very encouraging indeed. I thought that this one would go down quickly. But surprisingly it bec … read more about Monique Forestier Tames Tiger Cat

After doing five free routes on El Capitan, in El Rappitan style (rappelling in from the top to rehearse to moves), I wanted a different experience. After Sonnie Trotter and Alex Honnold pioneered the all free, Pineapple Express variation ar … read more about Nik Berry on 'Ground-Up' Climbing

From Shannon Johnson We asked Sterling Athletes, Friends and Partners to share some of their top holiday gift ideas, wants and wishes for the New Year. Here’s what we got: “25’ of V-TX™ Cord, perfect for a l … read more about Ideas, Wants & Wishes

STERLING ATHLETE SARAH KAMPF Writing a review about my 2019 climbing season sounded pretty simple to me at first. What could be easier than talking about what you have experienced yourself during a year of climbing? But this task tur … read more about The Art of "Unambitious Ambition"

Albert Leichtfried, Sterling Athlete Photo by Hannes Mair, www.alpsolut.com Part I Iceland – where you can feel nature’s forces in an unrivalled manner. A land full of contrasts, the land of the origin. Albert Leichtfie … read more about ICELAND - A Journey Back to the Origin

So, the plan was pretty simple. Climb the 7 main big walls in Yosemite in 7 days. El Cap Leaning Tower Mt Watkins Washington Column Half Dome Liberty Cap El Cap Spire It’s funny because this is usually something I’ … read more about Seven Walls in Seven Days

Mike Morin North East Director of the Access Fund Rattlesnake Mountain in central New England is world-renowned for some of the best climbing in the states. But with increased visitors and more than 700 routes up its schist rock clif … read more about Without Further Belay: Rumney Rehab

Sterling Canyoneering Ambassador Josh Allen A few years ago when I was introduced to the sport of canyoneering, I didn’t pay much attention to the size or type of ropes we used. I was completely ignorant to what I was doing an … read more about Sterling Canyoneering Ropes: “Better than Gold”

Climber Rob Pizem I went to Zion National Park to climb with two new partners over the Thanksgiving week of 2018. Our goal was to establish a new multi-pitch climb deep within the Zion Narrows along the Virgin River. The funny thing … read more about Becoming a Modern Climber's Mentor

Jimmy Keithley, Sterling Ambassador Photo credit: Jonathan Vickers At Sterling, we see the importance safety in climbing, and a part of that is crag maintenance- specifically replacing aging bolts. That’s why we support nationa … read more about Ode to the Bolt

As the Technical Advisor here at Sterling, I handle a lot of customer service questions. One that I receive quite often is: Hey, I just measured my rope and it’s only 58 meters (188.5’). What’s up with that? My … read more about How Long is My Climbing Rope?

It has been brought to our attention that it is possible that recently a very small number of the Sterling 30 ft. Web Wheels may contain a taped splice. Specific part numbers are: Item Description WB254MS04009 1" Tubular Mil-Spe … read more about Technical Notice: Sterling 30 ft Web Wheels

Matt Hunt, Work Market Sales Manager at Sterling walks us through the WorkPro Series of Static ropes for the rescue world. The 3/8" Diameter is good for backcountry rescue, the 7/16" is a good general all-around rescue rope, and the 1/2 … read more about WorkPro Series Ropes for Rescue Industry

So, you may be wondering, "When was my rope born? How can I tell, so I know when to retire it?" We're here to help you solve the mystery. Every single rope that comes out of our factory has a lot number on the end label- the little yell … read more about How Do I Read Sterling Lot Numbers?

As part of being a world-class life safety rope manufacturer, the R&D department at Sterling Rope has the ability to carry out a wide variety of tests on rope, webbing, hardware, and systems in accordance to a range of standards from: … read more about Sterling Test Facilities

Liz McLellan, Marketing Director and host of Between Two Hanks welcomes amateur videographer and jewelry maker Erin Weimer onto this episode to teach us how to make Sterling accessory cord earrings for the special climbing partner in your li … read more about Between two Hanks, Episode 6: How to Make Your Own Rope Jewelry

Every fall, Ice Axe Expeditions runs their Antarctica Ski Cruise bringing approximately 25 guides from around the world together with their guests to experience one of the most unique ski mountaineering trips in the world. Just gettin … read more about A Trip of A Lifetime: Antarctica

Liz, Sterling's Marketing Director hosts Sterling's R&D Process Engineer, Chuck Weber to talk about the UIAA Certified dry climbing ropes we have, labeled DryXP. Find out what DryXP is, and why it's a critical safety measure when you're … read more about Between Two Hanks, Episode 5: DryXP

Gibbs Knot Kitty Calhoun Also called “pull cords” or “rap lines”, Tag Lines are small and lightweight- most often used for doubling with a single rope to make long, full-length rappels. Proper Tag Line setup c … read more about When Would I Use a Tag Line?

Leslie Timms is a professional climbing guide with PCGI and owner/head guide of On the Rocks Climbing Guides in Ontario, Canada. Ensure that you are properly prepared for your venture into outdoor top roping and purchase the appropri … read more about Outdoor Top Rope Essentials

Leslie Timms a professional climbing guide Ontario, Canada DONT BE THE NEGLIGENT NEWBY! Educate yourself on the necessary skills and ethics that will make your transition from gym climber to outdoor climber a breeze. Knowledge is … read more about Tips for a Smooth Transition from Gym To Crag

Liz, Sterling's Marketing Director hosts Sterling's Marketing Intern, Lucy the Dog, to talk about Sterling's new dog leashes, made out of repurposed climbing rope. These 6' leashes are Lucy's favorite for sniffing and chasing squirrels. … read more about Between two Hanks, Episode 4: Sterling Dog Leashes

Liz is back and hosting Matt Hunt, Sterling's Work Market Manager. Matt recently came back from his trip to the International Technical Rescue Symposium. Watch the video to see what reports were interesting and what it means for the technica … read more about Between Two Hanks, Episode 3: ITRS Report

Ben Rueck Sterling Athlete Life used to be simple. As kids we’d embrace perceived failures by crying, throwing a tantrum, and then moving onto the next adventure or random life encounter without a second thought. So what happen … read more about Intention vs. Expectation

Looking for the perfect gift to give the arborist in your life this holiday season? Look no further! Our Arbor Sales manager Dave Vavro walks through some great options to fit a range of budgets. Keep scrolling down for videos and gift … read more about Holiday Shopping Guide for the Tree People in Your Life

In this video, Liz talks to Alex from our Climb and Outdoor Sales team about great gift ideas under $50 for the climber in your life. Scroll down for Part II where they talk about ropes! Shop Gift Ideas for Climbers in the $10-$50 Ra … read more about Between Two Hanks, Episode 1: Holiday Gifts for Climbers

The most inventive and compact multi-functional kit available. Used for edge restraint, load release, litter rigging and haul systems. Related Stories Under-fueling: The Ultimate Sandbag I love trying really frea … read more about Sterling Bound Loop Prusiks in Rescue Litter Rigging

I hope you can appreciate that we are not at liberty to disclose too much technical detail given the heavy R&D investment we’ve made and the proprietary nature of the entire process. I suspect you’d get a similar respons … read more about What Goes Into the DryXP UIAA Water Repellent Treatment

As an AMGA-Certified Rock Guide I demand a lot from my ropes. I need my ropes to be durable, versatile, lightweight and reliable. Working as a full-time guide for Colorado Mountain School, I operate in many different environments and te … read more about Guide Review: The NanoIX Gets Put to the Test

With the unexpected early close of the ice park due to high temperatures and melting ice, I was apprehensive about how much I would enjoy this trip. I had had a busy week, my car was in the shop, I wasn’t sure if I’d know ma … read more about A Day in Ouray Climbing With Paradox Sports

Sterling Athletes can be some of our harshest critics, and we love them for that. They are an integral part of our product development process and without them, we wouldn't be making the best ropes in the business. Here what they have t … read more about Sterling Athletes Rave About DryXP

As you shop for your next climbing rope, you may come across the specs for "Fall Rating" on the labels. We'd like to help clarify what this specification actually means. Per the UIAA definition, the fall rating is the number of falls … read more about What Does Fall Rating Really Mean?