Oh the places you will go Rummaging around the back of your van, you find part of a sandwich. Doesn’t smell that weird. Down the hatch. An hour passes and you’re snapped into a feverish vision: It’s blaring sun on a ridgeline at the base of a climb. Two climbers appear, though you can’t make […]
Tag Archives: Lead Climbing
What is Top Roping in Rock Climbing: How to, Gear & More
If you’re starting your training as a climber, you’re probably engaging in top roping. It’s less physically exhausting, requires less technical knowledge, and is typically safer than other types of climbing. This is because the climber is always secured by a rope that is anchored at a higher position. So, if for any reason the […]
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 […]
