What Is A Crimp In Rock Climbing And How To Use Them
A crimp is a small climbing hold you grip with just your fingertips. Learn what a crimp is, the full, half and open crimp grips, and how to use them safely.
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Slopers: How To Use The Hardest Climbing Hold
What are large slopers in rock climbing and how do you use slopers without slipping off? Body position, chalk and grip tips to send sloper holds well.
Bouldering for Beginners: What You Need to Know
What is bouldering? It’s rope-free climbing over crash pads. Here’s how it works, the gear you need, and how to start bouldering indoors or outside.
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.
How Do You Deal With Climbing Flappers? Prevention and Care
Got a flapper climbing? Learn how to clean, tape, and heal a climbing flapper fast, plus simple ways to prevent them with callus care and smart taping.
Do You Wear Socks With Climbing Shoes? A Climber’s Honest Test
Should you wear socks with climbing shoes? Here’s what really happens to fit, friction, smell, and rentals, plus when thin socks are actually worth it.
Is Bouldering Dangerous?
Is bouldering dangerous? It has more injuries than rope climbing, but with good technique and smart falls it’s a safe, fun sport. Here’s how to boulder safely.
How Tight Should Climbing Shoes Be? A Climber’s Fit Guide
How tight should climbing shoes be? A climber’s guide to snug-but-not-painful fit, when to size down for bouldering, and how to avoid too-tight foot damage.