Climbing trees is just as fun now as it was when you were a kid. The only difference now is that your bones creak and you get disapproving looks from your neighbors when you do it. Well, I say let osteoporosis and nosy onlookers be damned, go climb whatever you feel needs to be conquered.
In honor of all the trees, walls and rocks worth climbing, I have compiled the top 25 climbing innovations, which will inspire you to pull a Peter Parker all over the neighborhood.
25 Climbing Innovations
From Rock-Climbing Clothes Racks to Water Tower Climbing Walls:
Brian G Randles — Nov 19, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Interior Design Meets The Gym
A Climbing Wall That Uses Picture Frames, Mirrors And More
22
Barefoot Simulators
Vibram's Fivefingers Shoes Keep Climbers on Their Toes
21
Wall-Climbing Cars
The Peugeot Metromorph Concept Climbs Buildings Like a Spider
20
Stair Climbing Robot Wheelchair
The iBot Mobility System
19
Extreme Hotels
Luxury For Adrenaline Junkies + Building Itself is a Climbing Wall
18
Rock Climbing Treadmill
Climb Forever on a 'Treadwall'
17
Feline Interior Design
Wall-Climbing Home Decor For the Stylish Cat Owner
16
Sofas That Climb Walls
Canape by Lila Jang
15
Rock Climbing Residences
Ateliereen Viewing Tower Lets You Scale Towards the Summit
14
Metaphorical Climbing
The 'Climb On Anything' Ad Campaign for the Allegro 10th Anniversary
13
6 Cool Rock Climbing Trends + DIY Climbing Walls
12
War Gear for Climbers
Nigel Carbourn Opening Ceremony Line Dominates Durable Fashions
11
Rock-Climbing Clothes Racks
Hanger by Ferran Lajara is a 2-in-1 Home Accessory
10
Amazing Bionic Climbing Robot
C-Bot
9
Colourful Climbing Walls
PekiPeki in Tokyo Lets Customers Enjoy Bright Bouldering
8
Water Tower Climbing Walls
The ‘Silo Project' Converts Old Silos Into Fitness Fun
7
Grand Canyon Climbing Robots
Panasonic Evolta PR Stunt
6
Recreational Tree Climbing
Rediscovering Our Playful Nature
5
Wall Climbing Robots
Electrostatic Vertical Surface Climbing
4
Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes
White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate
3
DIY Lighting
Trust In Design's Climbing Lamp Lets You Get Bright and Creative
2
AquaClimb
Rock Climbing in a Pool
1
Climbing for Charity
David Beckham to Scale Mt Kilimanjaro
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Post-Climb Shoes
The Arc'teryx Kragg is Made for Quick Approaches, Belay Wear, and Comfort
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Crocs All-Terrain Clogs Gets its Own Unique Accessories
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
Geodesic Street Wear Tents
The Heimplanet x Maharishi Cave Tent Offers Advanced Protection
Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks
GoodLiving Presents a Multifunctional Retractable Laundry Rack
Trampoline Park-Inspired Clogs
Sky Zone x Crocs Capture the Park's Orange and Blue Hues
Durable Adventure-Ready Tents
The Space Acadia Brings the Comfort of Indoors to Outdoor Nature
Inclusively Designed Treehouses
The Artistree House Has a Wheelchair-Accessible Main Floor
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Colorful Ambassador-Led Global Campaigns
Vans Recently Launched the This is Off the Wall Campaign
Sustainable Workwear Collections
Craghoppers Workwear Launches a Collection Tailored for Mavericks
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Nude-Friendly Hiking Trails
Bear Naked and Gaia GPS Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Trail System
Winter-Ready GORE-Tex Runners
The Arc'teryx Vertex GTX is Your Ultimate Winter Running Companion
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Plant-Based Timber Cabins
Moontower Design Build Has Created the Cross Cabin in Austin
Self-Assembling Rooftop Tents
The Cinch 'Air Cruiser' Has a Lightweight, Inflatable Design
Family-Friendly Suspended Tents
The Tentsile Stingray Has Enough Space for Three Adults
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Retro 90s Climber Fleeces
The Nike ACG “Wolf Tree” Polartec Fleece Comes in Two Color Options
High Wire City Stunts
High Wire Walker Philippe Petit Will Put on Another Daring Performance
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Consolidated Camping Shelters
The 'Space Acacia' System is Hyper-Durable and Waterproof
Downcountry Mountain Bike Shoes
These Impact-Resistant Cycling Shoes Offer Tenacious Gripping
Minimalist Home Fitness Equipment
Lifted Movement Transforms the Perception of At-Home Fitnes
Durable Anti-Insect Clothing Lines
Craghoppers' Nosi Life Collection Boasts Anti-Insect Clothing
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Collaborative Winter Apparel
On x PAF Unveil Trail-Ready Collection, 'Current Form 2.0'
Premium Cat Tree Systems
PETLIBRO Designs the New Infinity DIY Cat Tree System for Pets
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
Vinyl Record Credenzas
Geology Studio's Wall of Sound is Stunning, Chic, and Versatile
Mountain-Inspired Apparel Collections
Sporty & Rich’s Mountain Drop Celebrates the Outdoors
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
90s-Style Hiking Sneakers
The Nike ACG Torre Mid Waterproof is Hiking and Winter-Ready
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers
Vans OTW Adds the Old Skool 36 Trail to its Roster
Terrain-Inspired Jacket Designs
The &SONS Bonnington Puffer Jacket Features a 600 Feather Fill
Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpacks
Forclaz Boasts a Compact Backpack Via Decathlon
Lightweight Outdoor Vests
Craghoppers' Compresslite VI Vest is Lightweight and Wind-Resistant
Workout Rope-Inspired Tools
Zest-Up 'Z-ROPE' Ropeless Battle Ropes Can Be Used Anywhere
Timber Nature Reserve Towers
The 'Lookout Tower' from Robert Gutowski Architects is Sculptural
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers
Salomon Unveils the A.B.2 11S by Boris Bidjan Saberi
Retro-Style Climber Backpacks
The Epperson Mountaineering Large Climb Pack is American-Made
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Contemporary Cat Furniture Collections
Vazken Karageozian Designs the CONNECT Collection
Smartwatch Strap Storage Mounts
The Twelve South TimePorter Wall Mount Puts Accessories on Display
Vibrant Waterproof Fall Jackets
Hillside Presents the Rainmap Jacket to Join its FW23 Range
Lateral Rooftop Cargo Racks
The 'ACS Roof' Offers Unencumbered Access to Well-Protected Gear
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Updated 90s-Style Winter Outerwear
The Mountain Hardwear Reissue Capsule Has Three Styles
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel
The North Face Presents the Ripstop Collection
Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers
The HANG / WE Hanger Emphasizes a Sense of Individuality
High-Performance Weather-Resistant Gear
Ten Thousand Debuts the Insulated Tech Collection
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
Empowering Outdoor Apparel Brands
SENIQ Empowers Women Who Prioritize Both Fashion and Function
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Stylish Lifestyle Walkers
Josh King and Georgi Williams Design the Zeal Lifestyle Walker
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Collaborative Outdoor Gorp Apparel
The North Face and Online Ceramics Work on a Capsule
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Outdoor-Themed Summer Sweepstakes
CLIF BAR Encourages More People to Spend Time Outdoors
High-Performance Mountain Apparel
Burton Introduces the Mine77 Winter 23/24 Capsule Collection
Collaborative Outdoor Technical Apparel
Hyke and The North Face Join on a New Outdoor Capsule
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Wearable Poncho-Style Tents
The OneTigris 'TENTSFORMER' Protects from Rainfall and More
Fall-Centric Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Joins White Mountaineering on a New Capsule
Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets
Yinka Ilori Designs a Clothing Capsule for The North Face
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Outdoor-Ready Technical Performance Wear
Goldwin Introduces its New Trekking Collection
Water-Resistant Hooded Jackets
Columbia Sportswear Supports Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Launch
Rotating Clothes Drying Racks
SpeedDryer Presents an Eco-Friendly Solution to Clothes Drying
Fashionable Climbing Apparel
Atas Awan Bridges the Gap Between Fashion and Outdoor Activities
Fall-Inspired Hiking Capsules
SHEIN Launches a Collection of Hiking Essentials
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Pet-Catered Sleek Furniture Designs
PAPUK Presents the CONNECT Collection for Pets
Resurrected Snow Terrain Clogs
Salomon Breathes Life back to the Snowclog Advanced Shoe
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Multipurpose Camping Shelters
The 'Nomad Cape' Serves As a Hammock, Groundsheet, Poncho & Shelter
Space-Saving Exercise Machines
The Stair Stepper Climber SF-S021001 is Connected
Contemporary Playroom Features
grOH! Playrooms & Shelfology Create the Randle Wall Climbing Handle
Spacious Rooftop Personal Tents
Cinch and Wildland Designs the Off-Roader Air Cruiser
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Hillside Joins Dover Street Market on a Joint Collection
Dynamic Layered Patterning Shoes
Vans Presents the Dramatic Premium Clash the Wall Shoes
Rope-Inspired Dog Leashes
Wild One Has Introduced Their Highly Anticipated Rope Leash
Handpicked Vintage Sporty Denim
Levi's and Satisfy Join on the Re-Possessed Climb Jeans
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches
Studio Part Creates the Tenir Bench to Host and Guide Trees
Cat Tree Furniture Concepts
Ricardo Sá Designs the Slash Cat Tree Concepts for the Home
Charitable Cozy Furniture Lines
Design Within Reach & Knoll Textiles Boasted the Nick Cave Range
Summertime Trail Runner Windbreakers
The Adidas TERREX Agravic Windweave Pro Won't Weigh You Down
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments
Nati Minas & Studio Designs the Sleek Musa Apartment
Urban Hiking-Themed Spring Fashion
ROA Presents its Newest Capsule Designed for SS24
Merino-Based Adventure Apparel
The North Face and Icebreaker Debuted a New Sustainable Capsule
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Technical Lightweight Rain Jackets
Hillside Delivers a New Outerwear Jacket for the Summer
Minimalist Bouldering Footwear
The So iLL Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1 Was Created with Fred Nicole
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks
The Resting Coat Rack by Luo Yaocan is Calligraphy-Like
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers
Izabela Serej and Aleksandra Majdzik Design the FLOOS
Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts
The Ten Thousand Versatile Shirt 2.0 Has Been Rigorously Tested
Rock-Climbing Work Spaces
Paris has a Hidden Climbing Gym and Cowork Space Inside a Chapel
Adventure-Ready Durable Apparel
Rapha Presents its Explore Collection for the Season
Celebratory Outdoor Gear Collections
The Nanga 30th Anniversary Collection is Outdoor-Ready
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Athletic Actress Activewear Campaigns
The On Fall 2024 Campaign Stars Zendaya in the Swiss Alps
Freeskier-Aproved Outdoor Lines
Outdoor Research & Mark Abma Debut a New High-Performance Capsule
Modular Wooden Holiday Homes
Arsenit Designs the Piil Home Resting in an Estonian Forest
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Time-Saving Travel Hangers
Fold-N-Pack Releases the World's First Packable Travel Hanger
Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins
Inclume Architects Designs the Cozy Hide Cabin in England
Inclusive Outdoor Trail Campaigns
CLIF BAR & Trans Canada Trail Worked on an Important Initiative
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Social Platform Outerwear Launches
Hiking Patrol is Broadening to Create its Own Apparel
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers
Minje Park and ROUSEED STUDIO Design the Banannang
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland