Top 3 Climbing Techniques Simplified

These are my three favorite techniques in climbing. Some may consider them the foundational parts of climbing technique and it’s for good reason – most climbs can be completed by relying on these three. The Rockover: A rockover is a climbing technique in which the climber rocks onto a hold by moving sideways instead of … Read more

Track Your Progress and Stay Motivated: The Ultimate Training Planner for Rock Climbers

I first started looking for a training planner for my climbing after reading multiple books about sports psychology. It turns out that many athletes and universities pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlock the secret to successful training so there is a lot of research surrounding the topic. I learned that the key to … Read more

Abseiling 101: Mastering the Art of Rappelling

Before I ever climbed up a cliff, I was rappelling off them in Southern Utah near Zions National Park. It was one of my favorite activities and probably one of the most exhilarating activities I still do today. Unfortunately, back in college, I thought I knew how to set up a rappelling rig on my … Read more

How to Get Hot Coffee at the Crag

Going on climbing trips is one of my favorite activities but over the last few years, I’ve also grown to really enjoy starting my climbing off with a hot cup of coffee too. That’s why I’ve spent hours researching what is the best way to get coffee and tested a few out as well. After … Read more

How Do Alpinists Get Down?

Mountaineering or alpine climbing is an outdoor activity where people climb very tall mountains. Some consider sport climbing, indoor climbing, and bouldering to be types of mountaineering or alpinism. And while alp is part of the word alpinism, most people involved in alpinism do it on many other mountain ranges other than the Alps. People … Read more

How to Retrieve Your Rope After Rappelling

Do you want to know how to retrieve your rope after rappelling? Rappelling is an excellent way for adventurers and explorers alike to get down from high places. Being able to retrieve the rope and continue on your way is most important for canyoneering as you will continue to hike onward after rappelling down. Retrieving … Read more

How to Stay Warm While Climbing in the Fall and Winter

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

Should You Bring Your Dog to the Crag?

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