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
Climbing is dependent on the environment and the weather, which is why so many are eco-considerate. If you’re looking for something for yourself or something for a climbing friend, then consider getting an eco-friendly gift. This gift guide is here to help – eco-friendly gifts that climbers would love. TOP 3 GIFTS If you aren’t … Read more
Rappeling is an amazing adventure and it can be really fun. Something to help it be fun is by using the right gear, including a harness that allows you to comfortably sit and hang from the ropes for a long period of time. With that in mind, here are the top three harnesses that I … Read more
A climbing harness is the main safety device that connects you to the rope and the belay device and is also what you will be wearing for hours at a time so it’s important to select the right harness for your adventures. Because the harness is essential for your safety and comfort, you may wonder … Read more
Repelling is a means of lowering a person from an anchor to the ground using a rope and belay device. Typically, the person being lowered is also the one controlling the gear and thus, how fast they lower off the rope. Repelling is most often used in canyoneering as well as outdoor climbing. However, the … Read more
As an avid climber, I’ve set-up many anchors outdoors for top-rope climbing on bolts. Recently, while talking to a friend about her outdoor experience, she told me that she’s never set-up the anchors herself and has always relied on someone else to do it. This got me thinking about the value of knowing how to … Read more
V3 is an incredible milestone for climbers and once you hit that moment, you may start feeling like climbing V4s is a steeper learning curve and much harder to accomplish. The biggest challenge I noticed as I was working on V4s was that the techniques I needed to use require a bit more strength than … Read more