Black Diamond Vapor Climbing Helmet Review
September 17, 2022
This is a fantastic helmet for certain types of users. … More Black Diamond Vapor Climbing Helmet Review
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Buying Guide For Top-Roping Outside
November 11, 2019
The first thing a new rock climber learns in a climbing gym is how to top-rope, so it makes sense that the first activity a gym to crag climber would want to learn is how to top rope outside. After all, how do you set up a top rope when no one has done it … More Buying Guide For Top-Roping Outside
How to Choose a Helmet for Sport Climbing
October 30, 2019
When you tell your mama you’re getting into rock climbing, the first question she’s going to ask you is: “do you have a helmet for this rock climbing?” And you better be able to answer her: YES!! Below you’ll find our guide to choosing a good helmet for sport climbing. Truth is, it’s not that … More How to Choose a Helmet for Sport Climbing
Best Nut Tool for Trad Climbing
September 4, 2019
Your nut tool is good for a few things other than removing stuck stoppers. A few other things you can try: … More Best Nut Tool for Trad Climbing
Best Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) For Sport Climbing
March 13, 2019
A review of the most popular PAS Anchor System options for rock climbing in 2024. … More Best Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) For Sport Climbing
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?
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?
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