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link to Best Budget Climbing Ropes For Beginners

Best Budget Climbing Ropes For Beginners

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...

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What Z-Clipping Is, Why It’s Bad, and How To Fix It

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...

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What is Considered a Good Climbing Grade: How good are you?

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...

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link to The Best Type of Rock for Rock Climbing: Climbing Geology

The Best Type of Rock for Rock Climbing: Climbing Geology

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...

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link to Climbing on Limestone: A complete guide

Climbing on Limestone: A complete guide

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...

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link to Climbing on Sandstone: Everything You Need to Know

Climbing on Sandstone: Everything You Need to Know

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...

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