Starting Hold
Presenting: UC’s easy-to-digest gear guide.

Editors’ Choice
Julie Ellison and Andrew Tower weigh in on their favorite gear.

Gadgets
Gizmos and doodads that will make your climbing life that much better.

Shoes
Where the rubber meets the rock.

Pads
The foam beneath your feet to keep the wind in your sails.

Harnesses
The brand new crop of better-than-ever cush for your tush.

Ropes
Go ahead and tie in to a new cord.

Belay Devices
Keeping your partner off the deck all comes down to these little babies.

Draws
Clippin’ bolts never felt better.

Pro
Active and passive ways to keep from breaking yourself at the crag.

Holds
The Spot Gym in Boulder puts 17 hold companies through the wringer to crown this year’s champion.

Threads
Men’s and women’s clothes that climbers might actually want to wear.

Finish Hold
No cam placement is truly bombproof— especially in the desert.