How Much Does it Cost to Get Into Ice Climbing?
February 16, 2019
Ice climbing is a reallly expensive sport. … More How Much Does it Cost to Get Into Ice Climbing?
Expensive Presents for Climbers
December 12, 2018
Some high-end gifts for rock climbers and aspiring mountain climbers. … More Expensive Presents for Climbers
Gifts for Ice Climbers
December 7, 2018
With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for our friends and family. If you happen to know someone into the crazy, maniac, madman sport that they call “ice climbing”, here are a few gifts that they might appreciate.
Best Christmas Gifts For Beginner Climbers
December 5, 2018
Christmas season is coming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about the things we could get out loved ones to help them along their way, and brighten their days in the year ahead. Read on for our recommendations.
Rock Climbing Atlanta
September 19, 2018
A list of indoor rock climbing gyms near Atlanta, as well as some outdoor climbing near Atlanta. … More Rock Climbing Atlanta
What Goes Into a Rock Climbing Rescue?
March 21, 2018
Cool video showing what can happen if you get into trouble when rock climbing long, commiting routes outdoors. Check out our list of trad climbing books to read to ensure you don’t have to be rescued yourself!
2-Hour Alex Honnold Interview on Rich Roll Podcast
March 14, 2018
A great chat with Alex Honnold on the Rich Roll podcast. If you’d like to learn more about Alex Honnold, his memoir, Alone on the Wall, is $12 on Amazon right now.
Best Stoppers and Nuts for Trad Climbing
March 8, 2017
Passive protection devices—nuts / stoppers, hexes, and tricams— form the basis of any trad climber’s gear rack. These pieces are relatively inexpensive because they feature no moving parts. But “relatively inexpensive” in climbing is still “pretty expensive.” What Climbing Nuts Should You Buy? Consensus favorites: Black Diamond Stoppers and DMM Wallnuts Black Diamond Stoppers 4-13 Pretty … More Best Stoppers and Nuts for Trad Climbing
How Much Does it Cost to Get Into Rock Climbing?
March 5, 2017
A common question that many beginner rock climbers have is: how much does it cost to buy all my own climbing gear? There is a bit of a perception out there that rock climbing is an expensive sport. It’s easiest to answer this question if we consider climbing as a sport with “tiers.” One enters at … More How Much Does it Cost to Get Into Rock Climbing?
Four Ways to Learn Outdoor Rock Climbing WITHOUT a Mentor
March 4, 2017
Although the absolute best way to learn to rock climb outdoors is from an experienced mentor in the field, we understand that a lot of young climbers don’t have access to a person to serve as that mentor. In a world where there are many, many more young climbers than older climbers, the math just doesn’t work out. … More Four Ways to Learn Outdoor Rock Climbing WITHOUT a Mentor
Gym to Crag 