Tag: climber
Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
Bouldering tips for beginners
When you’re just getting started bouldering, there’s a lot to learn. It’s really your own personal golden era of climbing. Everything is new, and even…
Outdoor sports you can take just about anywhere
All of us here at Outdoor Revival have one or two sports that we really live for. They are what get us outside, what gets…
Potrero Chico: A climber’s paradise just across the border
I had to stop the car and pull over. There wasn’t anything in the road, it was the towering limestone cliffs above the road that…
Spring time tips for rock climbers
It’s here! Spring has sprung. For rock climbers all over the US, that means we’re crawling out of our caves, dusting off our cams and…
Best destinations for rock climbing all year long
Rock climbing is a pretty seasonal sport. Certainly, you can climb in the winter. However, that’s not what most of us are into. Most of…
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
Learn how to beat the fear of downhill hiking
If you’re a passionate hiker who likes to climb mountains but has a debilitating fear when it comes to going downhill, don’t worry, because you…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
Things you must know before climbing a real rock outside
Rock climbing has become more and more popular across the country over the last few years. There are approximately forty new indoor climbing gyms open…