This section describes climbing techniques that can help to improve your climbing. Some of these techniques are relatively straightforward and some are fairly complex. Either way, all these techniques should be fully understood and practiced before they are actually used. If you're having any doubts about these procedures, contact us through the Ask a Guide page or get in touch with one of the USMGA endorsed listed in the Endorsed Guides section.

Remember, climbing is dangerous. We work very hard to ensure the quality and accuracy of our Guide Lines articles, but just as with any climbing technique a small mistake or misunderstanding of one of these articles can lead to severe consequences. There's no substitute for hands-on training with a qualified guide.

Guide to Buying a Climbing Rope
Protecting Alpine Snow
Climbing Ice Without Leashes
How to Choose an Avalanche Course
Blocking Off a Belay Device
Reverso Transitions from Self-Locking Belay to a Lower