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)
If you’re just getting into rock climbing via the climbing gym, you’ve probably heard a lot of lingo you don’t quite understand. This article will explain the differences between the two main types of roped rock climbing – sport climbing vs trad climbing (traditional climbing). Sport Climbing Sport climbing is the type of lead climbing … More Trad vs Sport Climbing – A Guide to the Differences
Basically: all sport climbing is lead climbing, but not all lead climbing is sport climbing. … More Learn the Lingo: Sport Climbing vs Lead Climbing
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)
A brief rundown of the best beginner rock climbing shoes in 2024 … More Best Beginner Climbing Shoes
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?
An original and unexplored topic!! … More Why the Gri-Gri is the Best Belay Device for New Climbers
We recommend some of the most useful reading for the gym-to-crag climber.
Gym to Crag 