The first step in building your own rack of trad climbing gear is to get the most common pieces that you will need at most climbs. Once you have the most common pieces, you’ll likely begin adding in other pieces that are specific to climbs that you want to do.Read More
We all know that protecting your head is of great importance. We also know that climbing can be dangerous, especially outdoors. So why is it that so many rock climbers climb without wearing a helmet? There are many excuses that people make, and the ones that we hear the mostRead More
Chalk is something that you’re going to go through a lot of when you start climbing. Sweaty hands are a big problem when you’re trying to hang on. Even for climbers whose hands don’t sweat as much, chalk smooths out your grip and makes it easy to land that hold.Read More
So you want to start climbing some rock climbing routes outdoors, and you may be wondering about the gear you’ll need to bring. If you started lead climbing in the gym, normally the ropes are all set up for you with an attached belay device on a carabiner for youRead More
What makes a climbing shoe good for beginners? Beginner rock climbers should be looking for a good, basic pair of shoes, not necessarily ones that are focused on advancing your climbing powers. Here are some helpful things to think about as you’re shopping for the best beginner rock climbing shoes:Read More
It’s important to trust your equipment when you’re dangling 50 feet off the ground. Knowing a lot about rock climbing ropes may help ease your fear so that you can relax and focus without worrying whether or not your gear is going to catch you. Today we are taking aRead More
What does a belay device do? The point of a belay device is to help you, the belayer, manage the rope for the climber while they climb, help you catch the fall, and to lower your climber down once they’ve finished. Belay devices can also be used to rappel (orRead More
Carrying chalk is a requirement for your sweaty hands, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find special looking chalk bags to help express yourself. Are you bored as we are of all the same logo-ed chalk bag holders clipped to the back of everyone’s harness? We found some really greatRead More
What are the differences between all the different climbing harnesses? Choosing your first climbing harness can be overwhelming. The different climbing harnesses available have different features, and you may not know which features are important to you yet. To get to know what to look for when choosing a climbingRead More
Because climbing shoes serve as the interface between you and the rock, you might not be able to make much progress if you select the wrong fit. If you are a beginner, you should be looking for all-round, resilient, and versatile rock climbing shoes. As your climbing confidence increases, youRead More