In rock climbing, there are 5 basic types of cracks: finger, off-finger, hand, off-width, and chimney cracks. All of these crack types have different sizes and there is no one technique that allows a...

Many climbers are hesitant to buy a pair of approach shoes for climbing. Many climbers opt to use hiking shoes or trail running shoes that they already have to navigate to the crags instead. This got...

Approach shoes have been gaining more traction lately in the climbing community as more climbers are using them. I have heard stories of climbers who claim their approach shoes lasted them less than...

Approach shoes, hiking shoes, and trail running shoes are pretty similar to each other. Climbers have been known to use each type of these shoes when navigating to the base of their climbing route....

Every climber needs to know when it is time to change out their old quickdraws for some new ones. Climbing on worn out draws is very dangerous and can lead to accidents when climbing. To know when...

As a guy, I have never really had to worry about my fingernails getting ruined while climbing. To be honest, it never really crossed my mind until a few of my climbing friends started talking about...