Tag: climbing
The essential backpacking and camping first aid kit
For peace of mind, everyone should carry a first aid kit when hiking or camping. Most of the items you’ll need you probably already have…
*Crampons get dull with mixed climbing
Your crampons will become dull with use. Varied terrain wears hard on crampons. Ice climbing tends to wear the front points, and mixed climbs are…
The best desert getaways in the US for redrock lovers
If you’re the type of person who hates the rain but wants to get away from the city, a trip to one of America’s desert…
Start the fall season with cool outdoor activities
The days are getting cooler, but that doesn’t mean you need lock yourself up inside and wait until spring before you can venture out into…
Mountain climbing safety tips for newbies
Mountain climbing safety is the most important thing to consider when planning a climbing adventure to some unfamiliar mountain. What you’re going to pack for…
How to effectively Hand Jam a crack
If you are new to jamming cracks, you need to start with what’s considered to be the easiest and most reliable jam of all, and…
How to speak like a rock climber
Have you ever hung out with your rock climbing buddies and felt everything they say is completely lost in translation? If you want to fit…
Zion National Park
Zion National Park, in Utah, is a 147,000-acre area of stunning landscape, rugged rock, sheer canyons, and sandstone mountains. In the heart of the park…
Top tips for beginner hikers
Hiking is a fantastic activity. Not only can it be very refreshing to get outside and immerse yourself in nature, experience of the elements, and the views that…
Keep your best climbs: Three reasons to keep a climbing journal
Most of us mountain people crave adventure. Sometimes that’s just spending the day at the local crag. Sometimes it’s taking a week long adventure deep…