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Ropes are literally a lifeline for climbers so one important skill to learn is how to check your own rope for damage so you know when a rope is safe to climb on or when it’s time to retire the rope. If you are not familiar with the anatomy of climbing rope it’s fairly simple, […]

On average when climbing you will need at least 2 locking carabiners when sport climbing. If you are climbing trad then you will need anywhere between 4-6 to ensure you are prepared for any situation. Sport Climbing – The reason you only need 2 locking carabiners is because its unlikely you will be creating an […]

Pretty much just about everyone can rock climb at some level. There are physical skills that will help you excel at rock climbing but don’t be put off if you’re not in the best shape. Rock climbing offers grades for kids all the way up to the Olympic megastars of the climbing world which means […]

There are a lot of things you can do with an old climbing rope you can upcycle or recycle. You can use loose ends for tying off gear, get crafty and make rugs or doormats along with anything else you can creatively think off. Climbing Rope DIY Projects 6# Old Climbing Rope Beer koozies Sierra […]

While any climber will tell you there’s no substitute for getting out in the country, or at least hitting the local wall, to build strength, speed and technique, realistically that’s not always possible. Like any athletes, climbers need to implement a regular schedule of training in order to maintain peak fitness and train the specific […]

Belaying is 50% of climbing and mostly overlooked, but there are a bunch of techniques that you likely were not taught when getting your belay card. Soft catching and dynamic belaying are just 2 of the techniques that you can add to your kit to make you a better belayer. What Is a Hard Catch? […]