How to cut a climbing rope
17.9.2020
Are you climbing with a fuzzy or damaged rope? Here are two easy ways on how to cut a climbing rope! Which one suits you better? … More How to cut a climbing rope
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How to choose a bouldering crash pad
12.3.2020
Besides your favorite pair of climbing shoes, The Crash Pad is the most important equipment to have when bouldering outside. Here’s how to choose one. … More How to choose a bouldering crash pad
What gear do I need for bouldering?
8.10.2019
Climbing in the gym is simple. Just bring your wallet and you’re good to go! When bouldering outside you need some additional gear. This is a guide for all the essential gear needed to keep you safe and enjoy a day of bouldering outside. … More What gear do I need for bouldering?
How to choose a climbing rope
5.8.2019
With all the different brands, hundreds of climbing rope models, multiple thicknesses and lengths, how do you know which rope to choose as your first climbing rope? The purpose of this article is to help you understand the basics of choosing a suitable rope fo YOUR climbing needs by narrowing it down from the bunch. When choosing a climbing rope, there are a few things you need to know. … More How to choose a climbing rope
Etiquette for climbing outdoors
17.5.2019
When climbing first became a ”thing”, back in the day, there weren’t much indoor gyms to climb at. Most climbers started climbing outside with ”mentors”, more experienced climbers. Etiquette for climbing outdoors was passed down by word of mouth. And back then, the climbing community was not nearly as diverse in styles and numbers as … More Etiquette for climbing outdoors
Why wear a climbing helmet
27.1.2019
Wearing a helmet while rock climbing is still not as popular as wearing one while doing other sports. Why? And what does Chris Sharma have to do with all this? … More Why wear a climbing helmet
How to start climbing outdoors
10.12.2018
It is estimated that between 1000 to 1500 are trying climbing for the first time EVERY day. And this is ONLY in the U.S. Think about it. Every day. That’s alot. True or not, but it seems that rock climbing is BOOMING! Olympic sport and all. Hundreds of new climbing gyms are opened across the … More How to start climbing outdoors
How to choose climbing shoes for kids
19.11.2018
Children are natural-born climbers. Who hasn’t seen a kid climb up a tree, a big rock or a jungle gym at a play ground? I have three kids and it feels that they are constantly trying to climb on things. It wasn’t one or two times that I was scratching my head (after having a … More How to choose climbing shoes for kids
Taping fingers for climbing
17.10.2018
You’ve probably seen climbers in your local gym with taped fingers. Taping fingers is not just for looks, though it may help you look like an experienced climber and a badass. Taping fingers for climbing is pretty straight forward but there are a few pointers to help you decide which taping method is needed. Why … More Taping fingers for climbing
Skincare for climbers
8.10.2018
(last edited Feb 5th, 2021) Besides the rubber on your favorite rock climbing shoe, the skin on your fingers is the only thing keeping you on the rock. So, why not get a little nerdy about skincare for climbers? Knowing a few tricks of the trade will help your skin endure the stress that climbing … More Skincare for climbers
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