Learn the Lingo: Sport Climbing vs Lead Climbing
April 27, 2024
Basically: all sport climbing is lead climbing, but not all lead climbing is sport climbing. … More Learn the Lingo: Sport Climbing vs Lead Climbing
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How To Choose a Gym Climbing Rope (For Rock Climbing)
April 26, 2024
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)
What Is A Good Sport Climbing Starter Kit?
April 20, 2024
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?
Do You Need a Spot Device For Rock Climbing Outside?
March 12, 2024
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?
Climbing Books For Beginners
January 4, 2024
We recommend some of the most useful reading for the gym-to-crag climber.
How Do Belay Glasses Work?
January 3, 2024
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?
Climbing Rope Buying Guide
December 29, 2023
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
Climbing Guidebooks Versus Mountain Project
December 19, 2023
A quick pros and cons of different ways to find outdoor climbing spots. … More Climbing Guidebooks Versus Mountain Project
Two Great Tools to Practice Cleaning Anchors For Sport Climbing
September 14, 2023
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
Buying Guide: GriGri versus ATC for New Climbers
June 27, 2023
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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