Are you about to buy a Petzl GriGri and wondering which model you should choose: the Petzl Gri Gri or the Petzl GriGri+? In this post we’ll list the differences and help you decide which belay device is best for you. … More Best GriGri? (Gri Gri vs Gri Gri Plus)
This article is a buying guide specifically for gym climbing ropes, as well as some advice on the appropriate size for a gym climbing rope. … More How To Choose a Gym Climbing Rope (For Rock Climbing)
Sport climbing is appealing to many because it’s similar to indoor gym climbing, and does not require a huge investment of money. A solid sport climbing starter kit only involves five items: a climbing harness, a pair of climbing shoes, quickdraws, an assisted belay device like a Gri-Gri, and a rope. That’s all. If you’re … More What Is A Good Sport Climbing Starter Kit?
In this post we’ll go over prevention strategies (best!) as well as some mitigation strategies you can use if your climbing shoes have already begun to stink. … More How To Deal With Smelly Climbing Shoes
One concern for climbers beginning the transition from gym to crag is safety. How do I get help while climbing outdoors? How safe is climbing outdoors? What if an accident happens while I’m climbing? These are all understandable anxieties for someone making the transition to a more remote setting. It’s always a smart idea to … More Do You Need a Spot Device For Rock Climbing Outside?
Belay glasses are a small item which can make a big difference in how you feel at the end of your climbing session – especially if you or your partner like climbing steep, overhanging routes. … More How Do Belay Glasses Work?
The most important purchase new gym-to-crag climbers need to make is a climbing rope. In this post, we’ll review the factors you should consider while buying a new climbing rope. … More Climbing Rope Buying Guide
Our tester is a dedicated climber who has used the La Sportiva TX4 approach shoes for three years, hiking hundreds if not thousands of miles in them, in all seasons and in several different mountain ranges. … More La Sportiva TX4 Long-Term Review
One of the most dangerous parts of transitioning from gym climbing to outdoor climbing is cleaning anchors. In the climbing gym, one simply clips the anchors and lowers. While lowering equipment is becoming more common across USA sport crags, it is far from universal, and any aspiring outdoor climber needs to know how to clean, … More Two Great Tools to Practice Cleaning Anchors For Sport Climbing
Gri-Gri or ATC? This is the biggest question a beginner rock climber will have to answer as she purchases her starter gear. There are pros and cons on each side, but to give you the Cliff Notes, we believe that a beginner climber is best served by learning to belay on a Petzl Gri-Gri. Although … More Buying Guide: GriGri versus ATC for New Climbers
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