How To Clean Your Grigri
How to clean your grigri without wrecking it: the exact Petzl-approved steps for salt, mud, and oily dirt, plus what never to use and when to retire it.
Climbing Gear
How to care for your climbing gear including climbing shoes, belay devices, rope, harnesses, etc.
Climbing Chalk: Chunky vs. Fine
Chunky vs fine chalk for climbing: how cost, waste, and application differ, what 79 climbers preferred in our poll, and how to find your own happy medium.
How To Care For Your Climbing Rope
A plain-English climbing rope maintenance and care guide: how to clean, store, wash, and cut your rope so it stays safe and lasts as long as possible.
How To Clean and Disinfect All of Your Climbing Gear
Learn how to clean and disinfect all of your climbing gear, from rope and harness to shoes, carabiners and chalk bag, using manufacturer-safe steps.
The Best Chalk For Climbing and Bouldering
Looking for the best chalk for climbing? A climber-tested rundown of Friction Labs, Black Diamond, Metolius and more, plus chunky vs. fine and liquid chalk.
How Much Does Rock Climbing Cost? Bouldering And Sport Climbing Gear Breakdown
Wondering how much rock climbing costs? Here’s a full gear breakdown for bouldering and sport climbing, from shoes and chalk to ropes, plus ways to save.
7 Reasons to Wear Socks with Climbing Shoes and 4 Reasons Why Not
Wondering about socks with climbing shoes? Here are 7 reasons climbers wear them, 4 reasons to skip them, plus tips on rental shoes, thin socks, and fit.
Liquid Chalk vs Dry Chalk for Bouldering: Why Dry Chalk Wins
Liquid chalk vs dry chalk for bouldering, tested for a week. Dry chalk wins on reapply speed, while liquid chalk saves space and cuts the mess at home.
Top 5 Gear You Need In Your Climbing Pack For The Best Experience
The 5 items of gear that are worth the weight when you’re rock climbing: a Grigri, brush, first aid kit, hand towel, and ClimbOn Salve, plus what each weighs.
What To Wear While Bouldering
Wondering what to wear bouldering? Here’s the full head to toe outfit guide for men and women, from tops and bottoms to shoes, socks, and nails.