Did you know you're a great ape? Recasting that, humans are members of the same zoological family (the Hominidae, or great apes) as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. We all evolved from a common ...

Rock climbing may have a reputation for being a hardcore sport for body-building buff dudes, but Vermont climbers say you don't have to look like Thor or David Hasselhoff to scale big heights on the ...

There’s no denying that the sport of rock climbing is gaining popularity: With its inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics and movies such as Free Solo hitting the big screens, more and more folks are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. If you’re looking for a newfangled way to get in shape, be ...

Conquering indoor rock climbing routes can be a fun option as Southern Nevada’s summer heat continues limiting outdoor activity. Las Vegas-area indoor climbing offerings have expanded in recent years, ...

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 ...

Kelty Godby says people will often tell him they're afraid of heights and could never go rock climbing. His go-to response? "All climbers are afraid of heights; that's why we're alive." Godby is the ...