A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4
Best of luck to you all, and remember: Be Kind.
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A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3
Many people (wrongly) make the assumption that in order to rock climb you need to be able to do a lot of pullups.
A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2
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…
A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 1
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!
From Hiking to Mountaineering: Making the Jump
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.
So You Want to Start Crack Climbing?
Crack climbing is a style of rock climbing that involves jamming your hands and feet into cracks instead of pulling on face holds.
Carabiners 101
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…
ProView – HIMALI Women’s Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee Review
I found the Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee to be a functional, durable base layer top with high versatility in mountain environments.
ProView – Zeal Optics Fillmore Review
Zeal’s Fillmore sunglasses are an eye catching design that are both comfortable, high-performing, and environmentally friendly.
How to Prep for Summer Climbing Trips
No matter what your skill level is, proper preparation is essential for a safe and successful summer climbing trip.