The figure-8 has been a tool utilized in climbing for well over 50 years. As a result, most climbing hardware manufacturers have designed at least one model at some point in time. In its heyday, the figure-8 was one of the most utilized belay and rappel device. Over the years, it stood the test of …
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 …
If you plan to take on the technical world of sport climbing, you will need to understand the climbing grading systems. And that’s exactly what you’ll be learning about in this article! This comprehensive guide delves into the nuances of sport climbing grading, demystifying the cryptic numbers and letters that adorn route descriptions. Whether you’re …
Sport Climbing Grading: The Ultimate Guide in 2023 Read More »
Rock climbing is a risky sport, especially when considering disciplines like bouldering, where every fall is a ground fall, and hard traditional climbing, where death-defying runouts are commonplace. On the other hand– the outright dangers of sport climbing pale in comparison, especially when you consider the quantity of and strength of properly installed protection bolts …
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Multiple hardcore routes exist nowadays with the new generation of climbers pushing the limits of the sport. But what are currently the hardest climbs in the world? New routes are always being bolted and more climbers than ever are raising the level. The most difficult routes are no longer limited to just La Dura Dura …
Hey there. It’s nearly time for the weekend. And you know what that means!? It’s time for a beer! Plus, it’s time check out some inspirational climbers quotes to get you motivated to head outdoors! via GIPHY From Jack Kerouac and John Muir all the way to Mohammed Ali, literal or figurative mountains, these climbers …
Each generation of climbers has been marked by athletes who have pushed the sport, level or boundaries to new and more difficult heights. But who are currently the best rock climbers in the world? Over the past generations we’ve had: Pierre Allain John Gill Wolfgang Gullich Chris Sharma But time moves on and as the …
Every heard of resoling climbing shoes!? One of the most frustrating things about climbing shoes, other than the breaking in period, has to be the speed at which the soles run through. Instead of forking out for a brand new pair of kicks there’s always the option of resoling your climbing shoes. This is a …
You’ve just finished your climbing session and are feeling pumped and in need of some grub. What’s are the best things to eat after a climbing or bouldering workout? In this article we review: What are the most important macronutrients to eat after a workout? Why is this post-workout meal so important? Let’s jump right …
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Just in case you were wondering things weren’t always this way. Look at perhaps any activity which requires footwear and you’ll see they all wear socks (except perhaps ballet where they use tights!). So, why oh why, do the majority of climbers not wear socks with climbing shoes? In this article we have a quick …
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