You’ve been rock climbing for a while and one day, you hear about “smearing” but you aren’t completely sure what it means and what you do, exactly. Well then, this one’s for you! Here, we’ll go into everything you need to know about this foot technique, how to do it, what the common mistakes are, […]
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What Is Slab Climbing Technique? ~ Tips to Improve for Indoor and Bouldering
Climbing up a wall that is less than vertical sounds easy, right? Sorry to break it to you, but slab climbing is actually one of the most challenging climbing styles out there! But don’t worry, in this article we will explain what slab climbing is, how you do it, how to fall while climbing on […]
Best Climbing Shoes For Slab and Smearing in 2023
Who doesn’t love a nice bit of slab climbing?! We’ve scoured the internet to bring you all you need to know to find the best slab climbing shoes around! Although not as popular as the more fashionable styles of rock climbing, slab climbing may be seeing a bit of a resurgence. If you’re one of […]