Rock climbing shoes are notorious for being worn incredibly small. Climbers have been known to brag about what size shoes they are able to squeeze their feet into. It should be obvious that this is...
Category: Beginner Basics
Back when I was a beginner climber, I was impatient and wanted to try hangboarding to get really good really quick. Before I went off and did so, I asked my more experienced climbing friends what...
Although rhyolite is not as popular in the rock climbing community as granite or sandstone, there are many rhyolite climbing routes out there in the world. As a geologist and climber myself, I was...
Climbing on basalt seems to be a very unique experience. Basalt formations are some of the most enticing rock formations in the world. As a geologist and rock climber, I was curious to explore how...
What is Considered an Intermediate Climber: In-depth analysis
Defining what it means to be an intermediate climber is not an exact science and is open to debate. I believe that there are certain criteria climbers must meet to be considered an intermediate and...
Is Lead Climbing Harder Than Top Roping? Settling the debate
Top roping vs lead climbing has been a hot topic in the climbing community for a while now. The majority of climbers will say that lead climbing is clearly harder while a smaller amount are not...