Knots are an essential part of rock climbing. For example, they are used to secure yourself to the climbing rope, build anchor systems, and join two ropes for rappelling. A good knot can save your life, while a bad knot can lead to disaster. Therefore, learning how to tie knots for climbing is non-negotiable. Below …
Rock climbing has exploded in popularity over the past five years or so. Much of that has to do with blockbuster films like The Dawn Wall and Free Solo bringing what was once a sub-culture sport into the limelight with other mainstream sports like tennis and baseball. As a result, many people inspired by the …
A big wall of rock like El Capitan is impressive by itself. So impressive that for the majority of the human population, El Capitan is only for looking at. However, for a smaller sample of the population, El Capitan is more than just something to observe from the Valley floor. El Capitan first became an …
What does it feel like to be at the pinnacle of climbing? To be part of the elite group that you can count on one hand, if only a few fingers, those sport 9c climbers? Climbing has always been a sport of leisure and connecting with nature, but it’s also about progression and pushing yourself …
It’s no secret that the country of Spain contains some of the world’s best rock climbing. Some of the strongest climbers are from Spain and the hardest routes are on Spanish soil. That’s why iconic rock climbing locations like Siruana, Margalef, La Pedriza, and Mallorca have beckoned climbers for decades. However, if you are like …
Climbing shoes are one of the most important pieces of climbing equipment rock climbers rely on. That’s because climbing shoes are responsible for being the direct connection between your feet and the stone. For your climbing shoes to help you perform the best, you need to ensure that your climbing shoes fit correctly. That’s why …
Rock climbing has always been a thrilling sport that pushes people to their mental and physical limits. And not much has changed today… If anything, it’s so much worse than it was 30 years ago. Yes, the gear has improved, but so have people’s abilities. And this has led to harder and harder routes being …
Yey or Ney Energiehaven Utretch sets the gold standard for bouldering venues. For beginners to the elite, they’ll keep you busy till you’re finally doing 1-5-9 on the campusboard! Plus check out on the incredible training area 💪 Utretch, the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, is mainly known for it’s medival fortifications, although it …
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