First things first, what is trad climbing? Trad climbing is, unequivocally, the single most addictive and enthralling activity on the face of the planet. It’s adventurous, intriguing and imposing. It’s captivating and calming, exhilarating and daunting, all in equal measure. It’s a paradoxically austere and grandiose sport that can be life-changing and life-affirming. Now that […]
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Basics: Tips & Techniques to Learning How to Lead Climb
Lead climbing. That somewhat horrifying but undeniably attractive activity that you’ve probably seen some of the local crushers practicing at the gym. Today we’re going to tell you everything you need to know to lead climb like a pro, lead belay like a boss, and give you some bonafide-tested steps to lead climbing mastery. Whether […]