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Sport vs Trad Climbing: The Ultimate Guide [Go Forth & Send!]
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 25, 2021
Best Climbing Harness for Beginners of 2020
By Marta Fava
/ February 22, 2021
If you’re just starting out on your rock climbing journey, whether indoor at the gym or in the great outdoors,...
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Best Intermediate Climbing Shoes: Ultimate Buying Guide
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 19, 2021
Beginner shoes can get you quite far. They may even outlast your early days on easier levels of difficulty: their...
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The 7 Best Climbing Shoes For Wide Feet (of 2021)
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 15, 2021
No foot is the same; and neither is any rock climbing shoe. Although they are all designed to be snug...
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Famous Rock Climbers: 21 Best Climbers In The World [of 2021]
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 12, 2021
It’s easy to name some of the best athletes in the world (Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt…)....
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Best Bouldering Shoes For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 8, 2021
Although climbing shoes look similar in design, they are actually really diverse. Certain features can be incorporated (or not) to...
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Bouldering for Beginners: The Best Guide You’ll Ever Read
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ February 5, 2021
When you walk into a climbing gym, you’ll notice that there are two sizes of walls: short and tall. The...
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How to Store Climbing Rope: Steps to Keeping Your Rope Pristine!
By Marta Fava
/ February 2, 2021
When rock climbing, our life might not be hanging by a thread... But it literally hangs by a rope! This...
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Dynamic vs Static Rope: The Expert Guide [for 2020]
By Marta Fava
/ January 29, 2021
Understanding the difference between dynamic vs static rope is essential to ensure you are using the correct type of rope...
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Rock Climbing Helmet vs Bike Helmet: Does It Really Matter?
By Mirjam Boss
/ January 25, 2021
So, you’ve started rock climbing and now you want all the gear. Maybe Christmas is around the corner and there...
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What Is Bouldering? Absolutely Everything You Need To Know
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ January 22, 2021
There are many types of rock out there, with all sorts of shapes and sizes. It turns out you don’t...
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Dry Rope vs Non Dry Rope: Does It Matter?
By Marta Fava
/ January 19, 2021
Buying a rope can be an intimidating task, especially if you are new to climbing and are looking to move...
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Best Trad Climbing Harness: Ultimate Guide (for 2021)
By Marta Fava
/ January 15, 2021
Looking for a new trad harness? Look no further! We’ve reviewed the best trad climbing harnesses to bring you this...
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15 Best Climbing Harnesses of 2021: Read This Before Buying!
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ January 12, 2021
Harnesses are a spectacular piece of human innovation that have enabled us to achieve the unthinkable. Rock climbing is one...
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6 Best Grip Strengtheners For Climbing of 2021
By Editorial Staff
/ January 8, 2021
Looking to shred your forearms and send your projects? Look no further, as we've assembled this list of the best...
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Auto Belay Device: How The Heck Does That Work?
By Editorial Staff
/ January 4, 2021
Running repetitive laps on gym climbing walls can be the perfect way to build up your strength, rev up your...
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Tyrolean Traverse: What Is It? And How To Do It (Easily)
By Editorial Staff
/ January 1, 2021
For a climber, learning to do the Tyrolean traverse can be a lot of fun! Packed with the right gear...
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Best Beginner Climbing shoes: The Ultimate List [of 2021]
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ December 29, 2020
Looking for the absolute best beginner climbing shoes out there? You're in the right place. Let’s face the facts -...
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Half Rope vs Twin Rope: Are They Different & Does It Matter?
By Marta Fava
/ December 25, 2020
Chances are that at some point during your climbing journey, you will come across someone (in real life or YouTube)...
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Potrero Chico El Búho: The Climber Café That Could
By Melissa Kochanowsky
/ December 22, 2020
“Quien no vive para servir, no sirve para vivir.” When Gena and Andrew Thomas first moved to Mexico to teach...
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