Traveling with climbing gear can be a pain. From bulky crash pads, to pounds and pounds of rope, to awkward and difficult to explain trad gear, it can be a headache trying to get yourself to an international climbing destination.
The air is getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and everyone is flocking to the red sandstone cliffs of Moab, Utah. It’s prime tower season!
Truly, I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the most comfortable climbing pack I’ve ever tried.
Best of luck to you all, and remember: Be Kind.
Many people (wrongly) make the assumption that in order to rock climb you need to be able to do a lot of pullups.
There is a lot of gear involved in rock climbing, but beginners need not fear. It can be as simple as getting a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag, or as complicated as getting a big wall haul…
The beauty of rock climbing is that there is an endless variety of climbing for every age and skill level. No matter how strong you are, there are some excellent climbs for you!
Mountaineering is an extension of hiking, backpacking, and basic backcountry skills. It takes fundamental skills, such as reading a map or following a developed path, and pushes them into more varied terrain.
Crack climbing is a style of rock climbing that involves jamming your hands and feet into cracks instead of pulling on face holds.
Ultimately, all properly certified carabiners can get the job done, but some are better in specific scenarios. But maybe next time you are at the gear store or browsing the web, you can put some more thought into these little…