Climbing Lingo 101
Come along with us as we deep dive into a new language: rock climbing lingo!
Climbing
ProView – Trango Agility 9.5
Light enough to help you push your limit. Tough enough to withstand harsh environments.
ProView – Trango Agility 9.1 Red Flag
The Trango Agility 9.1mm rope is a cutting edge take on a triple rated rope. With the “RED FLAG” treatment on the last 5m of either end, this single, double, and twin rated rope is easy to distinguish anytime you…
ProView – Trango Horizon Harness
The Trango Horizon treads the line between a padded sport harness and a minimalist alpine harness beautifully. Comfortable enough to wear all day, yet small and lightweight enough to pack away for a long approach.
ProView – Trango Mountain Vault
Trango’s Mountain Vault bags are bulletproof, waterproof, durable bags that will haul whatever gear you need, wherever you’re going. The thoughtfulness that has gone into the design, from making the Vaults the correct checked bag size, to well-placed pockets, to…
Comeback Kid: Recovering from an Injury in Climbing
Resident OPL contributor Meg shares tips on how to get back on the climbing horse.
ProView – Trango Prism Harness
As my friend said, that the color is so hype -- it made him feel like a Chamonix guide. This lightweight harness is great for gym and sport climbing.
ProView – Ortovox Men’s Trad 30 Dry
This backpack is a lightweight and original design that allows for quick approaches and easy access to gear during long climbing routes. The pack lacked durability, and some of the features such as gear straps could be improved upon in…
How to Not Fight With Your Partner at The Crag
Fellow climbers, we’ve all been there. Snapping at your partner for not giving you a tight enough belay, getting frustrated at the anchors when you’re belaying from above, trying to be encouraging when somehow you only start an argument.
ProView – Ultimate Direction Ventro Windshell
This jacket will stay in my arsenal for mild, windy days. With the proper usage and care, I expect this to be a valuable addition to my closet for years to come.