Petzl Altitude Climbing Harness Review – Best Mountaineering Harness for Beginners

Many gym climbers want to someday climb a mountain. But, for real mountaineering on glaciers, a gym climbing harness isn’t ideal – they are too heavy and bulky, One piece of equipment that every aspiring alpinist should invest in is a high-quality mountaineering harness. The Petzl Altitude harness is an excellent option for those looking … More Petzl Altitude Climbing Harness Review – Best Mountaineering Harness for Beginners

Best Outdoor Bouldering Shoes 2023

For outdoor bouldering specifically, consider fit, shoe rubber, overall comfort (how long can it be worn), as well as the closure system of the shoe. And if you are a beginner or climbing easier problems, V0-3, you don’t NEED a super aggressive shoe, so do explore some more comfortable options! … More Best Outdoor Bouldering Shoes 2023

What to Buy For Your First Trad Rack

After whetting their appetite sport climbing outdoors, many gym-to-crag climbers will eventually desire to get into trad climbing (AKA traditional climbing). Trad climbing gear is more complicated and varied than sport climbing equipment, leaving many beginner trad climbers overwhelmed with their purchasing options. Here, we will give a short list of trad climbing essentials, and … More What to Buy For Your First Trad Rack