Unparallel Up Lace Sizing: Which Size is Right for You?
The Unparallel Up Lace is a stiff lace-up that climbers talk about for all-day comfort on edges. Here’s how to size it right, plus a live link to check current price.
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Which Petzl Connect Adjust is best for you?
Climbers keep talking about Petzl – Connect Adjust Lanyard. Here is a practical take plus a live affiliate link to check current price and availability.
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles for Approach Hikes: Worth It If Yours Keep Slipping?
The Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles fix slipping FlickLocks with a light three-section design for approach hikes. See who they fit and what to check before you buy.
Scarpa Arpia V LV Climbing Shoes: Who They’re For and How Long They Last
How long do the Scarpa Arpia V LV climbing shoes last? Who they fit, who should skip them, and how footwork and fit decide their lifespan. Honest gear take.
Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra G: is this the right trail shoe?
Wondering which new Scarpa Ribelle Run tech is best for you? A climber’s fit-and-use take on the Kalibra G outsole, sizing, sock choice, and who it suits.
Which La Sportiva TX Guide Is Best for You?
Leather, synthetic, or women’s La Sportiva TX Guide? Here’s how to pick the right approach shoe for your feet, your load, and wet or dry conditions.
Why Climbers Love the Ocun Crack Pro Glove
The Ocun Crack Pro Glove protects your hands on splitters and long trad days. See how these crack climbing gloves fit, hold up, and when to skip the tape.
How a Pro Climber Trains for Crimps and Pockets
See how pro climber Tash approaches training for crimps and pockets, from the Six in Six endurance drill to hangboarding and off the wall strength work.
Book Review: The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life
Our The Impossible Climb book review digs into Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Capitan, the fear, the mindset, and whether Mark Synnott’s book is worth it.
Read this before going to the climbing gym for the first time
New to climbing? Learn the basics of climbing for beginners: hold types, footwork, reading routes, gym etiquette, and how to fall safely on day one.