climbing

Don’t let rattlesnakes rattle you

First of all, you will be reassured to know that the chances of dying of a bite from a rattlesnake in…

7 years ago

The Bro’d trip: Visiting 50 states in a year

Two brothers desperate to escape tedious unfulfilling desk jobs set out on the dream trip of a lifetime. The pair,…

7 years ago

Risk Tolerance- a free solo story

Last weekend I met a man who lived on the edge. He lived just like he climbed, free solo, nothing…

7 years ago

What climbing is: a rough guide

Climbing could be described as “moving across terrain that is vertical”, such as steep mountains, ridges, rock faces, and ice…

8 years ago

History of climbing crampons

Crampons are a robust frame, often made of metal, with sharp spikes set at specific points such as at the…

8 years ago

What happens when you ignore “Do Not Climb” signs at Uluru

Many times people get annoyed at signs telling them what they can and cannot do, but, as some people tend…

8 years ago

The tragic death of Ueli Steck, one of the best climbers in the world

Ueli Steck, a Swiss alpinist, was probably one of the best mountain climbers in the world. He managed to combine…

8 years ago

Carabiners: A climber’s guide to biner basics

The carabiner is one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. They are also one of the simplest. Essentially,…

8 years ago

Visitors Guide to Pinnacles National Park, California

Being the 5th smallest National Park, Pinnacles National Park is often looked over by California residents. It’s pretty hard to…

8 years ago

Climbing – Things to consider before tackling your first multi-pitch lead

Climbing is growing in popularity. It seems that the more I go to my local rock gym or local crag…

8 years ago