Buying a rope can be an intimidating task, especially if you are new to climbing and are looking to move from your gym’s climbing holds and top ropes to real rock and the great outdoors. First things first: you decided what type of rope system you will be using (single rope, half ropes, twin ropes?), […]
Category Archives: Climbing Basics
Climbing Pot & Bouldering Bags – Best Chalk Buckets
*Article Updated May 2025* Has this ever happened to you? You’re bouldering at your local gym, you look across at one of the local crushers. They’re generously caulking up their hands to the wrist in one smooth, comfortable motion in their massive, stylish bouldering bucket. You reach into your puny chalk bag, empty, as you […]
How Does an Auto (Automatic) Belay Device in Rock Climbing Work?
Running repetitive laps on gym climbing walls can be the perfect way to build up your strength, rev up your endurance, sizzle away body fat, and, to top it all off, have tons of fun! How cool is that! But what if you don’t have a belay partner? In that case, you can’t go as […]
Setting Up a Tryolean Traverse: Crossing Into the Abyss!
For a climber, learning to do the Tyrolean traverse can be a lot of fun! Packed with the right gear and practice, you too will be able to master this rather challenging technique. First-time climbers might feel that the Tyrolean traverse isn’t suitable for them, but even kids can do it safely at appropriate heights. […]