Trad & Multi-Pitch Guides

man performing gaston hold on undercling

What Is a Gaston in Climbing?

From gendarme and pitch to jug to crimp, the sport of climbing is rife with complex jargon, terms that are often indecipherable to beginners. One of these is the “gaston.” A gaston is a rock climbing movement that involves pulling

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General Knowledge

What is Trad Climbing?

Traditional rock climbing, also known as “trad” climbing, is a style of rock climbing that does not rely on fixed or bolted pieces of protection.

Instead, a trad climber must leave the ground and cast off with everything they might need to protect the climb clipped onto their harness.

Due to the adventurousness of the unknown, the purity of trusting that the rock will provide opportunities for protection, and a reliance on your skills and strength to adequately place it, for many, trad climbing is their preferred style.

If you’ve been getting curious about trad you’re in the right place.

Training

climber lying down resting watching other boulderer

How Often Should You Be Climbing?

One of the most attractive things about the sport of rock climbing is how quickly you can advance. Climbing is a sport that comes naturally to many, and new climbers usually experience rapid progression. Beginners often race through easy to

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wild country flow 2 harness from behind

Wild Country Flow 2.0 Climbing Harness Review

The Wild Country Flow 2.0 is a great all-around harness, well-suited for any roped climbing endeavor. It’s breathable, lightweight (11.8oz for Mens Large), and has all the features you need for basic cragging. Thin and streamlined, you can stuff it

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petzl grigri in hands

The Petzl Grigri: Usage Guide

When it comes to climber’s kits, their belay device is one of the most important pieces. Nowadays, there are about as many belay devices as there are crag dogs. But few devices command a presence at the crag like the

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group of climbers walking off mountain

Let’s Talk About Edge Safety

In the guiding world, we talk a lot about a concept called “edge safety.” For first-timers, it may not be that hard to deduce what edge safety means based on its name. Edge safety is all about being safe around

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climber lying down resting watching other boulderer

How Often Should You Be Climbing?

One of the most attractive things about the sport of rock climbing is how quickly you can advance. Climbing is a sport that comes naturally to many, and new climbers usually experience rapid progression. Beginners often race through easy to

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male climber holding massage gun for recovery

7 Tools for Climbing Muscle Recovery

Climbing is fun. Climbing recovery… not so much, particularly if you injure yourself. If you’ve been on the rock or plastic for long enough, chances are you’ve been sidelined by one injury or another, whether we’re talking minor (flappers) or

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Trad & Multi-Pitch Guides

man performing gaston hold on undercling

What Is a Gaston in Climbing?

From gendarme and pitch to jug to crimp, the sport of climbing is rife with complex jargon, terms that are often indecipherable to beginners. One of these is the “gaston.” A gaston is a rock climbing movement that involves pulling

Read More »

What is Trad Climbing?

Traditional rock climbing, also known as “trad” climbing, is a style of rock climbing that does not rely on fixed or bolted pieces of protection.

Instead, a trad climber must leave the ground and cast off with everything they might need to protect the climb clipped onto their harness.

Due to the adventurousness of the unknown, the purity of trusting that the rock will provide opportunities for protection, and a reliance on your skills and strength to adequately place it, for many, trad climbing is their preferred style.

If you’ve been getting curious about trad you’re in the right place.

Training

climber lying down resting watching other boulderer

How Often Should You Be Climbing?

One of the most attractive things about the sport of rock climbing is how quickly you can advance. Climbing is a sport that comes naturally to many, and new climbers usually experience rapid progression. Beginners often race through easy to

Read More »