Buying your first climbing rope is typically a pretty big milestone in every climber's journey. In this day and age there are a lot of different climbing ropes to choose from. All of these choices...
Category: Beginner Basics
Most climbers have ended up z-clipping at some point or another along their climbing journey. In fact, many climbers have done this many times. For newer sport climbers it is important to know what a...
Many climbers, especially newer climbers, wonder how they stack up against the rest of the climbing world. It is common for climbers to be curious if they are any good or if they have any natural...
If you have ever been climbing outside you know that the type of rock you are climbing on drastically impacts your experience. Slipping off holds because the rock is too polished to get a grip on is...
Limestone is a rock that seems to have a love-hate relationship in the climbing world. Some climbers think limestone is the best rock for climbing while others avoid limestone climbing whenever...
Some of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world are sandstone climbs. That said, other sandstone areas are incredibly weak and not suitable for climbing. As a geologist, I was pretty...
