June 22, 2018
Rock climbing shoes are the interface between you and the rock, and the wrong type of shoe or fit can hold you back. When choosing climbing […]
June 22, 2018
Once you have rock shoes, a harness, belay device, locking carabiners and a helmet, your next logical gear purchase is a few sets of quickdraws. […]
June 22, 2018
When you’re on the sharp end of the rope, a well-stocked rack is as important as a trustworthy belayer. If you’re just getting into trad climbing, […]
June 21, 2018
If you’re shopping for a climbing rope, there are four main considerations.
June 21, 2018
If you’re an aspiring trad climber setting up your rack, you’ll want to get a wide range of protection gear (aka: “pro.”) This will include both […]
June 21, 2018
The importance of choosing the correct climbing harness can become quite clear when you are on a rock or ice face. Your type of climbing will […]
June 21, 2018
Different climbing tasks require different kinds of carabiners. To choose and use them properly, you must first understand the differences between them. There are three main […]
June 21, 2018
If you have your sights set on becoming a trad climber, you’ll need to get a wide range of protection gear. This includes passive pro (gear […]
June 21, 2018
A belay device acts as a brake on the climbing rope by applying friction to it. The device, plus the belayer’s quick “braking hand” (which locks off the […]