Get Inspired: Must-Read Climbing and Mountaineering Books

While this site is targeted at beginner and intermediate rock climbers, everyone has goals. Most of these books describe serious outdoor climbing, alpinism, and mountaineering. The stories presented below may seem far removed from climbing in the gym, but the truth is that with dedication and experience, anyone can play in these arenas. What is … More Get Inspired: Must-Read Climbing and Mountaineering Books

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