Buying your first harness? That’s excellent — we’ll catch you on the rock face! Before you gear up, what are your main needs in a harness? What should you think about and look for? And, does it really matter what harness you buy? Your harness should adhere to the climbing you do most regularly. At …
A perfectly molded pair of rock climbing shoes are the holy grail of climbing gear. As climbers, we must be very careful about how we maintain our rock shoe’s shape, form, and odor-free insoles so our favorite shoes stick around as long as possible. What’s the best way to keep your climbing shoes rocking all …
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The gym is closed? Don’t want to budget for a gym membership? No problem. During quarantine, climbers had to get creative with at-home workouts. People were doing Russian twists with water jugs, hand crimping door frames, and making their homes work for them. Maintaining muscle and grip strength was vital, and climbers would do whatever …
Packing for any trip can be stressful, and the thought of leaving behind an essential piece of equipment is the literal worst. Whether this is your first trip to the crag, or you’re a seasoned outdoor climber, this checklist makes 100% sure you don’t leave behind your nuts, ropes, and anchors. If you plan on …
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Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, expanding into the Olympics and branching off in its own niched way. From bouldering in gyms, free soloing, and lead climbing your challenging projects, there’s a different grading system for everything. You don’t have to travel across an ocean to change up your rock climbing grades. American …
There’s a multi-pitch of reasons as to why your climbing skill is staying stagnant. What gives? For this article, we compiled feedback from climbers of all ages and ranges. It’s not just you hitting a plateau. In most climbers’ bouldering training, everyone hits a wall somewhere (and probably some rock walls too!). If your climbing …
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Your little climber is prepping for big heights and needs the right gear to keep them safe and secure on their vertical journey. The climbing gym is a safe first bet to try out the exhilarating sport of rock climbing. After you and your child have tapped out all the indoor fun, it’s time to …
There’s no recommended age to start rock climbing. We bet some of the top names even did it in the womb. If you catch your toddler scaling cribs like they’re the next Adam Ondra, it may be time to get them to a rock climbing gym, stat! Let’s face it, kids are the mountain goats …
Disclaimer: Please consult your physician or OB-GYN prior to rock climbing to address personal safety concerns. Beth Rodden, a female rock climber, had been climbing for years on end when she became pregnant. She was in reach of crushing her intended 5.14a project when she got the news and immediately began to research climbing while …
If you breathe chalk and your hands are full of tape, chances are you’ll love this list of USA-based rock-climbing events, festivals, and retreats. Rock Climbing Competitions #1. The World Games: Sport Climbing #2. IFSC World Cup #3. GoPro Mountain Games #4. North American Cup Series: Lead and Speed Climbing Rock Climbing Festivals …
