If you’re looking for a bouldering vacation, there are plenty of destinations around the world that offer world-class bouldering opportunities. From the rugged mountains of Colorado to the sandy deserts of South Africa, these locations offer some of the most breathtaking and challenging bouldering routes on the planet. Whether you’reRead More
Via Ferrata, meaning “iron road” in Italian, is a thrilling way to explore the mountains. It is a climbing route equipped with steel cables, metal rungs, and ladders that allows climbers to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of the mountains. Via Ferrata routes provide a safe and exciting way to experienceRead More
A key piece of gear for any climber is a headlamp, which can provide essential illumination in low-light conditions. However, not all headlamps are created equal, and choosing the right headlamp style can have a significant impact on your climbing experience. Choosing the right headlamp for your climbing needs shouldRead More
Climbing is fun and challenging sport that requires the use of various equipment such as ropes, carabiners, and anchors. These items can be expensive and difficult to replace, which is why it is important to retrieve them safely and efficiently after completing or retreating from a climb. In this article,Read More
When you are looking to buy the best climbing rope, it’s important to understand both the differences between rock climbing ropes, and also how rope is used during different types of rock climbing activities. Let’s take a look at the different specs involved in some of the most popular climbingRead More
There is a relatively small amount of rock climbing gear required to start getting into the sport. Most climbers already have the most common rock climbing gear that they need. Unless you know for certain that certain key pieces of gear need replacing, or of a specific piece that theyRead More
If you’re in to sport climbing and want to try some tall outdoor walls outside of your home crag, you may be looking to plan the best climbing destination vacation. Before going on your climbing vacation, it’s a good idea to check out the guidebook at the area, both onlineRead More
It might seem complicated to have to learn the technical details of tieing all the different climbing knots, but the more you practice the more automatic it will become. While there are a lot more helpful climbing knots to learn, the best ones to focus on as a beginner areRead More
Grip and forearm strengtheners help increase mobility and dexterity of your fingers along with strengthening the supporting muscles needed for climbing. There is a lot of debate in the climbing community whether or not anything other than climbing can train your arms and fingers for climbing like climbing can. HoweverRead More
By the time you’ve finally broken in your climbing shoes, you have spent quite a few good sessions getting them nice and sweaty and used. You’ve likely gotten used to your climbing shoes and are loving them, but you’re also bound to start noticing an offensive smell show up everyRead More