Basic tips for beginner climbers
When it comes to weight, some climbers feel that every piece of item that you bring with you is another piece of gear that is going to make climbing harder. Though every ounce does make a difference with the difficulty of a climb, It’s not likely to be significant enough to be the reason you … Read more
If you are anything like me, then you appreciate knowing what you are getting into before going to a bouldering gym for the first time. Whether you are going on a date and want to impress someone cute or you just want to know what to do when you get there, here is what you … Read more
Whether you are new to climbing and only climb on the weekends or you are a seasoned climber that climbers 5-6 days a week, you may be looking for ways to make climbing more sustainable. Your health is one of the most important parts of making climbing sustainable. In order to help you be more … Read more
Whether you are bouldering for the first time on a date or you want to fit in with your friends when they bring you to the climbing gym, you may be wondering what to wear. In general, as long as you can make full movements in all of your limbs without restrictions from your clothes, … Read more
In the first few years of climbing, I used an ATC and never considered spending additional money on an assisted-braking device. However, after witnessing a terrible climbing accident (not even related to an ATC), I realized that I needed gear that could minimize any risk involved in the dangerous sport of climbing. Is an assisted … Read more
Whether you have been climbing for a couple of days and want to buy your first pair of climbing shoes, or you are considering buying new shoes, you may have questions about climbing shoes. If you have a question about climbing shoes, chances are it has already been asked and I’ve included an answer for … Read more
Many new climbers that are buying gear for the first time or deciding what chalk to use usually have questions that they depend on the internet to answer for them. If you are one of those climbers or aspiring climbers or just someone who is thinking about buying chalk for your climbing friend, this is … Read more
If you are considering purchasing a gym membership to a bouldering gym and are wondering what the pros and cons of indoor bouldering gyms are, then here is a list that may provide some insight. I’ve also included a guide at the end of the article to help you decide if you should buy a … Read more
Bouldering and climbing are both climbing disciplines and there are many differences. This article outlines the differences in the gear the physical demand, cultural/social and mental differences that separate the two. The most noticeable difference between the two is the height that you climb. Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that doesn’t require a … Read more
A common question for beginner climbers and sometimes more experienced climbers is about the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. There are some obvious differences such as being indoors vs being outdoors but there are a lot more differences such as different gear, different environment, routes, safety and difficulty. For your reference, this article is … Read more
