The Art of Polite Hangdogging
Ask before you flail, communicate, and know when to call it quits: here's how to hangdog without wearing down your belayer.
Ask before you flail, communicate, and know when to call it quits: here's how to hangdog without wearing down your belayer.
Stop wasting your time (and skin) by skipping the warm-up.
Let's be real: It sucks to take time off from climbing and come back feeling weak, uncoordinated, and out of touch with the rock. However, you can get back to your previous level and even surpass it with enough dedication—and motivation.
Everyone gets their rope stuck at some point. Internationally certified mountain guide Marc Chauvin recommends two solutions to help you solve most stuck rappels.
Set yourself up for sending success next year by getting a head start on training now—while still enjoying some holiday treats.
Amazing views, good gear, thoughtful 5.9 climbing, and 5.14 exposure: One of the least-climbed Gunks routes is also one of the most classic.
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Ditch your meal-replacement bars. Eat cookies.
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