climbing

Tips and techniques on how to climb chimneys

In the sport of climbing, chimneys are a type of crack within a cliff structure that is wide enough for…

7 years ago

5 Avalanche safety rules

Nothing inspires fear in the hearts of climbers, skiers, snowboarders, or snowmobilers like the idea of being caught in an…

7 years ago

Best climbing areas in France

The ancient cliffs of France have a reputation as the best places in the world to indulge your passion for…

7 years ago

What to do before going on a wild adventure – tell someone where you are going

The idea of spontaneity is lurking inside of most adventurers. To be able to walk out of the office and…

7 years ago

Successfully climbing Aretes and avoiding falls

A sharp, vertical edge that simply juts out from the face of the cliff is known as an arete. These…

7 years ago

Hang in there: The most common types of climbing handholds

Every single rock face that you'll ever attempt to climb will involve a variety of different grips, or handholds. Handholds…

7 years ago

Pull of the plastic: The rise of climbing gyms in mainstream culture

Rock climbing has been steadily growing in popularity since it’s inception in the 1960s. Today, a sport that was once…

7 years ago

Books to read before you climb mount Everest

Thinking about climbing Mount Everest one day? It’s the ultimate summit – literally the top of the world. Whether it’s…

7 years ago

Smith Rock State Park: A dirtbag’s climbing guide

To a tourist, Smith Rock is a beautiful anomaly and a nice place to take a hike. To a climber…

7 years ago

Essential knots for rock climbing

If you’re interested in rock climbing, these are the knots you should know. When you’re climbing, you need to have…

7 years ago