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How to Use Climbing Holds: Techniques for Improved Climbing

The way you move through a climb is dependent on the type of holds that you have available. If you have a side-pull or an undercling, you need to make moves that will position yourself in a strong position to leverage those climbs. Because of this, it’s important to understand the main types of handholds …

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37 Things Serious Climbers Bring With Them To The Mountains

37 things may seem like a lot, but most climbers carry this stuff every time they go to the mountains. Generally, climbers bring safety gear, climbing necessities, first aid and other more advanced gear. I also included a bonus item at the end (#38) that many climbers regret forgetting so read to the end or …

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Bouldering For Beginners: What You Need to Know

As a climber who frequently boulders, I forget that bouldering isn’t widely known. Hopefully, bouldering will be a wider-known sport after people around the world watch it in the 2020 Olympics. For those who don’t know, bouldering is a form of climbing that is harness/rope-free with pads on the ground surrounding the climbing area. Bouldering …

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