Climbing ropes come in a variety of thicknesses and lengths, generally ranging from 9 to 12 millimeters thick and 50 to 70 meters long. Inspect the climbing pitches before choosing the right rope for it with helpful advice from an experienced climber in this free video on rock climbing.
Expert: Jeff Dopp
Bio: Jeff Dopp has been climbing since 1980 and has climbed all over the country.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
