6 Climbing Hacks That Cost Nothing
From better boinking to a cleaner way to fill your chalk bag, savor these tips from climbers like you.
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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
For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Let Your “Best Friend” Loose At The Crag
Doesn't seem like a big deal, your dog is behaved, right? Problem is, not everyone loves Fido.
Renowned Alpinist Barry Blanchard’s Epic: Attacked By a Grizzly
A routine climb in the Canadian Rockies turns nightmarish when a grizzly bear has two climbers scrambling for their lives.
For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Get High and Climb
Looking for a partner on Facebook, one climber ends up with "Bob" who proceeds to hit the hippie lettuce before climbing.
The Vertical Mile: One Year, 5,280-Feet of First Ascents
Dakota Walz set out in 2019 to climb 5,280 vertical feet of first ascents in the American Southwest. Along the way, he faced uncertainty, fear, doubt, loose rock, and runouts—and many times wondered: Is the project even worth it? In the end, he learned it was the process that mattered—not just the summits.
The Buddy Rappel: Rap Safely With an Injured Partner
Accidents happen. Every climber should be able to troubleshoot difficult rappel situations, and one of the best ways is by mastering the buddy rappel.
This 5.9 Is Worth the 20-Mile Approach
One climber’s quest for the promised land
Kyra Condie "Worked Really Hard for This"
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Saloni Shah and "Fierce Female Strength"
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Toya Eastman’s Women Warriors
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Morgan Tadje: “Females Are Taking Over!"
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