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 …
Skincare for climbers
(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 …
Gear review: Friction Labs chalk
I have sweaty fingers. I mean REALLY sweaty fingers. Most of the times when bouldering in a gym, my fingers have sweated through the chalk while walking from the chalk bucket to the problem I am about to climb. Talk about frustrating! The truth is that the drier the skin, the better the friction. All …
Climbing shoe review: Scarpa Booster S
The Scarpa Booster S is an excellent rock climbing shoe for advanced climbers. It excels on overhangs and small foorholds. Read the full review to find out more about the Scarpa Booster S.
Top 10 rock climbing tips
(last edited Feb 5th, 2021) Alright, so you’ve been climbing a few times or a few months and you have picked the right shoes for you and gear that you need. So, what now? How should you go about this new sport you are getting into? Here are the Top 10 Rock Climbing Tips to get …
How to start rock climbing [Guide]
I remember when I started climbing. I really didn’t know any climbers and none of my friends climbed. So there wasn’t anyone I could ask questions on how to start rock climbing. The place where I got started didn’t really have a pleasant vibe to go ask stupid questions about climbing shoe sizing or how …