Why Would You Need to Belay From Above? Whether you’ve just made the transition from gym to outdoor climbing, or you’ve been climbing single-pitch sports routes for years, it’s possible that you’ve never needed to belay from above. However, knowing how to belay from above is essential for multi-pitch climbing and trad climbing, and can […]
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Best Hand & Finger Grip Strengthener for Climbing
Does this ever happen to you? You see the local crushers waltz up your project… crushing your soul with their bulging forearms? We’re all been there. (Don’t worry) If you’re looking to shred your forearms you’re in the right place. One of the best and easiest ways to exercise your handgrip strength is by using […]
How Dangerous is Rock Climbing?
Rock climbing seems like a pretty extreme sport. As climbers, we often spend our time hanging out far up cliffs, protected only by a skinny rope and anchoring points that can look intimidatingly spaced out. And we fall. A lot. As climbers, almost all of us have asked ourselves – often when contemplating an uncertain […]
Taping Your Hands for Rock Climbing: How to Use Climbing Tape
Today we’re going to show you absolutely everything you need to know about taping your fingers for rock climbing. (In fact) This article is the result of countless hours of painstaking research, field testing, oh and not to mention decades of collective climbing experience. Rest assured, if you have any questions about taping your hand […]