For Safety’s Sake, Don’t Do This: Speed Lowering
Gyms have a lot of rules and some of them might irritate you, but speed lowering is never a good idea
Belaying
Belaying Outside is Different From Belaying in a Gym. You’d Better Know the Difference.
Uneven stances, hanging belays, anchors, roots and rocks your rope can snag on...belaying outside is full of hazards that aren't replicated in the gym. Here are some strategies to keep both the climber and belayer safe and secure.
Don’t Drop Your Partner, and Other Ways to Not Screw Up on Belay
How you hold the rope is just one aspect of the belay—no more or less important than vigilance, rope management, how and where you stand, and communication.
For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Let Parents Belay Through A Bolt Hanger
Parents love their kids and will do anything for them, including taking them toprope climbing when they don't have a clue.
Unbelayvable: The Strolling Belay
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
Belaying 5.14: Lost Between the Roles of Parent and Climbing Partner
I wanted the send as much as my son. Invested emotionally in his success and full of doubt about my own belaying ability, could I be the partner he needed on his hardest route?
Unbelayvable: The Pretend Toprope
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Characteristics Of the World’s Best Belayer
Embody these seven characteristics and you’ll have a better chance at becoming the belayer your partner deserves.
Monday’s Climbing Gear Hacks: Emergency Belay Device, A Poop Bag, Repurposed Fanny Pack
Our savvy readers submitted these four tips from the field that can help you out of a tight spot, or just make your day at the crag or on the wall more efficient and enjoyable.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Metolius Upshot Belay Glasses
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
The A+ Belay: Making the Grade, One Life at a Time
Check out Heather Weidner's author page.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Y&Y Classic Belay Glasses
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