Before “the Nut” There Was “the Pebble”… and It Was Sketchy
In the 1920s, British climbers carried pebbles in their pockets, slotting them into cracks and tying them off (with hemp cord) for pro.
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So You’ve Ruined One of Your Ropes or Dropped Your Belay Device… How Do You Get Down?
These gear tips can help you avoid being stranded on the wall... or taking terrible risks to get down... or simply allow you to continue enjoying a climbing day
Why, How, and When to Extend Your Draws
Learn how to extend your draws to minimize rope drag and rope abrasion while making falls less dangerous.
10 Things I Doubt You Know About Knots
Knots were also used for record keeping in ancient China, and the Chinese Book of Changes, almost 2,500 years old, associates knots with contract and agreement.