When you walk into a climbing gym, you’ll notice that there are two sizes of walls: short and tall. The shorter walls usually have thick padding underneath them, and are meant for bouldering. On the tall ones, you might see ropes or small metal clips dangling down. Those are for roped climbing. Some gyms are […]
Category Archives: Climbing Basics
How to Pack, Coil and Store a Climbing Rope to Prolong Its Life!
When rock climbing, our life might not be hanging by a thread… But it literally hangs by a rope! This most important piece of equipment is what makes our passion possible and safe, and it really must be given the attention and care it deserves. And… I’ll be the first to admit it, we could […]
Dynamic vs Static Rope: The Expert Guide [for 2023]
Understanding the difference between dynamic vs static rope is essential to ensure you are using the correct type of rope for your next adventure. Ropes are classified depending on their reaction when loaded and, even if two ropes are identical in quality, each one can be suited for a different purpose. A good example can […]
Explained: In Rock Climbing What Is Bouldering?
There are many types of rock out there, with all sorts of shapes and sizes. It turns out you don’t need to rope-up to reach every summit. At least, not when you’re Alex Honnold…or while bouldering. Whether you have no clue as to what bouldering is at all, or are looking to expand your knowledge […]