“Lean back and trust the rope,” says Guillaume, my wavy-haired French alpine guide. I’m reluctantly abseiling over the edge of an icy cliff, somewhere deep within Mer de Glace (‘sea of ice’), France’s ...

With an ever increasing choice from manufacturers, the hardest part about buying a dynamic climbing rope can be deciphering what’s on offer, and understanding how it relates to your chosen activity.

A climbing rope is one of the most important pieces of gear you can buy. It is literally your lifeline, and can also make or break your experience climbing outdoors. There are a few important factors ...