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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When you’re rock climbing, your anchor is everything. You could do everything else correctly, but if you don’t build a bombproof anchor, you’re in trouble. A top rope anchor is the most basic anchor system in climbing, and probably what you’ll learn to construct first. Why Build a Top Rope Anchor? When you start climbing, …
Of all the different types or styles of rock climbing, sport climbing is one of the most popular. That’s because sport climbing provides the adventurousness of climbing in an accessible and relatively safe (but never 100% safe) package. In other words, sport climbing is popular because you don’t need a boatload of specialized equipment, super-human …
The humble cousin of climbing, belaying might not be as exciting as climbing up the wall or rappelling down it, but it’s just as important. Providing a good belay isn’t just crucial to success on the route. It can be the difference between life and death for your partner on the other end of the …
All good climbers know that getting up is optional. Getting down is mandatory. That’s why learning how to rappel (descend a vertical or near-vertical face via rope) is crucial for all beginner climbers. All roped climbers need to know how to rappel. Whether you’re a top roper, sport climber, trad climber, aid climber, or mountaineer, …
The buffest guy or gal at the gym is oftentimes not the best climber. But why is that? It’s because, contrary to popular belief, rock climbing is not all about strength. Yes, being strong is helpful. But your strength can only get you so far. At a certain point, you will need to employ technical …
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Most of today’s rock climbers start in an indoor climbing gym, pinching plastic holds and scaling wooden walls on top rope. Even if you cut your teeth on real rock, the first time you roped up was probably with a top rope belay to safeguard against a fall. Top rope is all well and good, …
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