Stainless steel is the top choice, but you should never mix it with zinc plated steel bolts. Enviro hangers also remove the visual impact of bolting.
The Best Liquid Chalk For Climbing & Bouldering
With many different liquid chalks available we have narrowed it down to the best ones on the market! Climb harder with our recommended chalks.
How Close Should Bolts Be Placed When Setting a Route?
Here’s the math on how many bolts you need and where to place them when building a sport climbing route. Includes both low first bolts and high first bolts.
What Shoes Does World Cup Winner And Olympian Janja Garnbret Use?
So, Janja Garnbret is one of the best climbers in the world at the moment. Inspired by her amazing feats I’m sure some climbers will have wondered what this reincarnated spider monkey is wearing on her feet. So before I carry on it’s worth mentioning that shoes don’t make the climber. Everybody has different preferences […]
Who is Janja Garnbret? And Why Is She Slovenia’s Best Hope For Gold In Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
It’s a pretty safe bet to say Janja Garnbret is one of the best climbers in the world right now. With a title like ‘the golden girl of sport climbing’, it’s no surprise she’s one of the favorites for Tokyo 2020. This Slovenian climber had a pretty impressive start when she entered the IFSC Lead […]
Why Your Feet Keep Slipping Off Holds
Trust me, it’s not impossible. As long as you don’t have a terrible pair of climbing shoes, then technique can turn the most difficult holds into easy ones.
How to Avoid Ground Falls in Outdoor Climbing
High first bolts can be pretty dangerous. Falling before you clip in can easily break your ankles, so let’s look at how to solve this problem for good.
Why So Many Climbers Don’t Wear Helmets
It seems crazy that so climbers dont wear helmets while at the crag. There’s a reason why they dont wear helmets, but it isn’t a good reason. Find out why.
Do You Really Need to Wear a Helmet for Climbing?
The definitive answer on whether you actually need a helmet for your particular climbing discipline.
Helmets are not primarily for protecting against falls.
What Should I Wear for Indoor Climbing?
A quick guide on what to wear for indoor rock climbing or indoor bouldering. Plus: advice on which are the best climbing pants and climbing shoes to get.
What Climbing Shoes Does The Best Climber In The World – Adam Ondra Use?
Everyone in basketball wants to be like Mike. In climbing however, everybody wants to be like Adam. So what shoes does this living legend wear? And does it actually help him in his climbs? While Adam might change pairs fairly often, I’m going to look at the two pairs he used to send his 9C […]
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Bouldering Safety Precautions
Here’s what you need to know to be able to climb unsupervised at any bouldering gym. Reading this will be enough to get you ready for your first session.