The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk
Chalk comes from a mineral called magnesite, found in underground deposits all over the world. Mining it takes a toll.
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Why Your Liquid Chalk Might Be Damaging Climbing Surfaces
Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, liquid chalk use has gone up. It's been improving air quality, but is it damaging climbing surfaces?
Sure, it keeps our hands dry. But why did climbers start using chalk?
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Planning to Use Chalk Substitutes Next Time You Climb at Garden of the Gods? Think Again
While standard chalk was already banned in the park, Garden of the Gods has gone a step further and outlawed the use of any chalk substitute.
Study Suggests Powdered Climbing Chalk is Unlikely to Transmit COVID-19
Ninety-nine percent of infectious particles dissipated within one-minute of coming in contact with climbing chalk
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Super Chalk Bucket Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Friction Labs Alcohol Free Secret Stuff Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Chalk Cartel The Baller Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Crunchy Chalk Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Review: Metolius Liquid Super Chalk
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Editors' Choice 2019: Friction Labs Bam Bam Climbing Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019.
Review: Friction Labs Secret Stuff Chalk Cream
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This Beer is Brewed with Climbing Chalk
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Review: The North Face Chalk Bag Pro
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Editors' Choice 2018: FrictionLabs Gorilla Grip Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalks
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