How To Prevent Climbing Shoes From Smelling
Learn how to prevent climbing shoes from smelling by stopping bacteria at the source: socks, foot scrubbing, antiseptic wipes, and disinfectant spray that work.
Climbing Gear
How to care for your climbing gear including climbing shoes, belay devices, rope, harnesses, etc.
Should You Upgrade To An Assisted-Braking Belay Device?
Wondering if an assisted-braking belay device is worth it? Here are 5 reasons to upgrade, 5 to stick with an ATC, the device types, cost, and how to use one.
Climbing Shoe FAQ: Everything A Climber Needs To Know
A complete climbing shoe FAQ covering fit, sizing, break-in, resoling, materials, brands, and care so you can pick and keep the right pair with confidence.
Climbing Chalk FAQ: A Quick Guide for Rock Climbers
Your climbing chalk FAQ: what chalk is made of, how much to use, removing it, the best types, safety, and flying with it. Straight answers for rock climbers.
A Climber’s Guide to Your Climbing First Aid Kit
Build a climbing first aid kit that actually helps. Here is the climber’s checklist of 20 essentials, from tape and QuikClot to a whistle and dry sack.
12 Grip Training Exercises to Build Hand Strength for Climbers
Twelve grip training exercises to build hand strength for climbers, from hangboarding to fingertip planks, plus what gear you need and how to train safely.
11 Cheap Ways to Make Your Climbing Shoes Smell Better
Climbing shoes smell? Here are 11 cheap ways to make your shoes smell better with stuff you already have at home, from tea bags to the freezer trick.
37 Things Serious Climbers Bring to the Mountains
The 37 things serious climbers bring with them to the mountains, from harness and rope to shoes, chalk, and first aid, so you pack smart every single trip out.
Clothing For Climbing In The Gym: What Should You Wear?
Wondering what to wear indoor rock climbing? Here is what works for tops, pants, shoes, and harness fit so you can move freely and enjoy your first climb.
Can You Climb Without Chalk?
Wondering about climbing without chalk? Here’s when you actually need chalk, when you can skip it, what the science says, and eco-friendly options to try.