You can still belay without a belay device.
The secret is to use a munter hitch. It’s effective but it has some drawbacks, so you don’t want to use it often.
Climbing Info Guides
How to Clean Your Climbing Shoes (Super Easy)
There’s two really easy ways to clean your climbing shoes. One method is excellent for eliminating odor, and the other is for actually cleaning your shoes.
Nylon vs Dyneema for Slings and Alpine Quickdraws
What starts off as a simple choice quickly becomes horribly confusing.
Instead, I’m going to show you how easy it is to decide between Dyneema slings and nylon slings.
The Dreaded “Belayer’s Neck” – A Permanent Fix
I know what you’re thinking, and no, I’m not going to start off with a “pain in the neck” joke.
The truth is, belayer’s neck is no laughing matter. It’s actually potentially dangerous if you try to ignore it.
A Technique to Train Your Finger Strength Anywhere Without Any Equipment
It’s a technique that not too many people know about.
And its only limitation… is how wrecked your finger strength already is from your last climbing session.
What Is a Stick Clip, And Why Do I Need One? (+ a Bonus Sneaky Use for Stick Clips)
Stick clips are amazing for climbers who don’t like breaking their ankles.
So, yes, you do need a stick clip.
Stick clips provide the protection you need to make it past the danger zone of the climb.