It is coming to the late fall/winter season and that means there’s a slightly love-hate relationship with climbing. We love it because the rocks are perfect and there aren’t very many people out at the crag. However, it’s kind of a hate relationship because it’s cold and it’s not as easy to get all the … Read more
If you have a dog and love spending time with them outdoors, then you may be wondering if it’s ok to bring your dog to the crag. I have the cutest Red Heeler/Australian Sheperd mix and we go hiking together and do a ton of activities together but I wasn’t sure if it was a … Read more
Are you getting stressed about buying a gift for the climbing-obsessed person in your life? Well, you can feel at ease now because I’ve got the perfect gift for them! Getting gifts for climbers may seem like a daunting challenge, however, with this guide, you can be sure that the climber in your life loves … Read more
One of the first things that coaches recommend for climbers who want to get better at climbing is to climb more. However, they also recommend that you are careful with how often you climb. Anyone could climb every single day for 5 hours at a time but the likelihood of them getting injured is pretty … Read more
Rappelling is a popular activity for those who enjoy mountain adventures. It’s also something that many people enjoy doing as an outdoor adventure sport. If you’ve only tried rappelling a few times, then you may want to practice on your own in order to get better. Back Yourself Up On Top Rope Before you decide … Read more
When it comes to what types of ropes to use for rappelling, you may have noticed static ropes and dynamic ropes. I had a dynamic rope for rock climbing and wanted to know if I could use it for rappelling so I did some research. You can safely rappel with a dynamic rope. Many climbers … Read more
Professional climbers recognize the importance of mobility and flexibility and spend a significant time on training. Most professional climbers have reported spending between 30-60 minutes every day on training these two things. Janja Garnbret, for example, in her earlier years as a professional youth climber, was recognized for spending half of her climbing session focusing … Read more
Rappelling is thrilling and many people find rappeling as a super fun activity. If you want to build your gear kit, then one of the first things you’ll be looking for is what rappelling device you should purchase. I have quite a few different devices so I’m sharing my experience here as well as what … Read more
I’ve enjoyed rappeling a lot in the last few years and it got me thinking about the many types of rappelling so I did some research. The most common types of rappeling are the standard rappel, Australian rappel, tandem rappel, military rappel, and free rappel. The biggest difference between these rappel types is the way … Read more
The most important and also heaviest part of rappelling gear is the rope. Getting the right rope will not only ensure a safe descent, but it will also help make the experience more enjoyable. I wasn’t always sure what rope would be best for rappelling so I did some research and wanted to share what … Read more