Learn How to Clip While Lead Climbing
April 19, 2019
A short video showing how to place quickdraws and connect to the rope while lead climbing indoors and outdoors. … More Learn How to Clip While Lead Climbing
How to Lead Belay With A GriGri
April 8, 2019
Many climbing gyms require climbers use Petzl GriGris for top-roping. In fact, GriGris are quickly becoming the standard belay device for climbing gyms. We can safely say the GriGri is the best belay device for indoor rock climbing. However, when you decide you want to advance from top-rope rock climbing to lead climbing, things get … More How to Lead Belay With A GriGri
Jimmy Chin and Khal Drogo Rock Climb at LA’s Sender One Climbing Gym
April 4, 2019
Even the pros hang out at the gym! Jason Momoa (who played Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and most recently starred in Aquaman) and Jimmy Chin (who co-directed the Free Solo documentary) spend an afternoon
Fun Gift Ideas for Rock Climbers
April 2, 2019
Crag Cards: Essential Climbing Knots https://amzn.to/2XXpHEw Knots are a key part of climbing, but every single one of us is guilty of forgetting how to do basic knots from time to time. These Crag Cards will instantly rescue you from brain farts, with illustrations and instructions for 19 common and useful climbing knots. The … More Fun Gift Ideas for Rock Climbers
Behind the Scenes of “Free Solo”
March 28, 2019
Here is a great “op-doc” exploring the ethics behind filming Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Capitan. This featurette goes into a little more detail than appears in the film itself. If you want to learn more, you can watch Free Solo on Amazon video, or buy Mark Synott’s book about the climb, “The Impossible … More Behind the Scenes of “Free Solo”
Best Belay Glasses for Climbing
March 25, 2019
Are you 20, but find yourself complaining to your friend sabout your bad neck? Feel like all those little bones are all crunched up and unhappy with you after every climbing sesh? You might be suffering from belayer’s neck, a common climbing ailment. The solution? Belay glasses. Yes, we know: belay glasses look dorky. There’s … More Best Belay Glasses for Climbing
Best Quickdraws for Beginner Sport Climbing
March 20, 2019
A first-timer’s guide to buying quickdraws for bolted sport climbing … More Best Quickdraws for Beginner Sport Climbing
GriGri versus Click Up
March 14, 2019
Here is a very informative little video discussing the differences and advantages of two assisted-braking belay devices: the Petzl GriGri and the Climb Tech Click Up Belay Device. Petzl has recently released an updated version of the GriGri, so if you’ve been thinking about picking one up, now is the time!
Best Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) For Sport Climbing
March 13, 2019
One of the necessary pieces of equipment for sport climbing outside is a personal anchor system, or PAS. Popular examples of these PAS climbing safety systems include the Metolius PAS, the Petzl Connect Adjust, and the Sterling Rope Chain Reactor. In this article, we’ll review the need for a personal anchor system while climbing, alternative … More Best Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) For Sport Climbing
How Accurate are Rock Climbing Movies?
March 12, 2019
Alex Honnold breaks down some of Hollywood’s est and worst rock climbing movies. Let the master himself tell you what to believe. Buy Alex Honnold’s autobiography, here Read about the awesome climb that was the focus of the Oscar-winning film, Free Solo, here.
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