Category: Climbing Tips

Rock climbing is a broad term that covers roped climbing and bouldering. It includes climbs that are only a few feet tall, as well as climbs that are hundreds of feet tall. Understanding all the

Imagine that your friend just told you that they started climbing, you would have no idea if they meant bouldering or rock climbing as both often fall under the umbrella term of climbing. Maybe you

When you first start climbing, it can feel like there are hundreds of climbing and bouldering terms to learn, and, unfortunately for you, there are a lot. From learning all the names of the gear

Can you rock climb by yourself? Yes, if you plan on bouldering, that is. Can you teach yourself to rock climb? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous

With the addition of rock climbing in the Olympics and new climbing gyms popping up all over the country, rock climbing has been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years. What used to be a more

Rock climbing has been growing in popularity in recent years. With more and more public climbing figures, it’s no wonder why kids are starting to look up to climbers the same way that they might

With the rise in popularity of rock climbing over the past few years, it’s no wonder that people of all ages want to try the sport. But how old is too old to start rock

A climbing rope is an expensive piece of gear, but it is also the only non-redundant piece of gear in most climbing set-ups. This means that if your rope breaks, you will fall. Taking good

Do your climbing shoes smell? Are they dirty? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this is the article for you. In it, we’ll cover how to clean rock climbing shoes. We know

Regardless of how long you’ve been climbing, you’ve probably heard someone talk about climbing at Hueco Tanks. Hueco Tanks, Texas, is known the world over for its amazing ecology, stellar views, and spectacular climbs, but there’s