Tag: 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 the United States are about one…
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, who hail from Florida, planned…
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 to hold him back. Freedom…
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 faces. This is usually done…
History of climbing crampons
Crampons are a robust frame, often made of metal, with sharp spikes set at specific points such as at the toe. These are attached to…
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 to learn the hard way,…
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 an Olympian’s physique and a…
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, carabiners are just loops of…
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 compete with the popularity of…
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 the more I meet people…