If you’ve been rock climbing for a while, you’re probably familiar with the heel hook. Although relatively simple on the surface, this technique has lots of nuance and takes time to master. Whatever level of climber you are, improving your heel hooks can help boost your climbing to a new level. Note: Interested in other …
If you begin to delve into roped climbing styles like sport or traditional (trad), you will inevitably begin interacting with rock climbing anchors. Anchor systems are what attach you and your partner to the wall. With a well-built anchor and competent belayer, you can go climbing and take falls with confidence. Whether you are the …
Top rope may not be the most glamorous form of rock climbing, but it’s the first step in the journey for most folks who start climbing. In short, top roping is the safest and simplest way for a new climber to experience the basics of rock climbing. You don’t have to worry about taking falls …
Rock climbing is rarely solely about sheer strength. Yes, having strength helps you climb, but even the strongest climbers worldwide will tell you that technique is more important than strength or power. That’s why filling up your technique toolbox is one of the most important things you can do as a budding climber. One of …
If you’ve ever considered taking a climbing trip to Spain, you’re on to something– this small European country has some of the world’s best rock climbing. Spain is a mountainous country with high quality rock climbing everywhere, so if you’re in the country for a limited amount of time it can be hard to know …
It’s well known that Spain is heaven on earth for rock climbers. Warm weather, wine, and the balmy Mediterranean only a stone’s throw away? What’s not to like? But for sport climbers in particular, if you’re making a trip to Spain and can only visit one region, Catalunya is the place to go without question. …
If you are getting into rock climbing then you are probably learning a lot about the different styles of climbing that exist and how they all fit together. You may even be trying to figure out which climbing style or discipline interests or suits you the best. In general, there are four popular styles of …
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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 …
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 …
The looming mountains, rocky outcrops, and boulder fields of France have been a bastion of European rock climbing since the late 1700s. As a result, many of the most impactful first ascents and strongest climbers in the world hail from within the country’s borders. But you don’t have to be a climber with superhuman strength …
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