Whether you are an avid climber or new to the rock-climbing scene, this popular activity necessitates some pretty important equipment purchases. From climbing walls in city gyms to the challenge of a cliff under open skies, the rope you use plays a ...

Want to add a little more adventure and excitement to your exercise routine? People are turning to rock climbing to meet their fitness needs. Charlotte area climbers say the sport offers a full-body workout and a rewarding experience, whether participants ...

Watch full episodes of the Science Channel Series "How It's Made." This is how rope is made. These ropes are made from thousands of nylon fibers that are finer than human hair, but stronger. To make rope, yarns wind around aluminum cylinders pulled by a ...