Tag: climbing
Traditional climbing vs sport climbing, what’s the difference.
Trad climbing and sport climbing are two very different artforms. Trad focuses on slow, careful progression and puts safety first. Sport is all about hard moves, indomitable…
Climbing gear for beginners part 2
In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…
Climbing gear for beginners part 1
Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…
Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is essential
A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…
Visitors guide to Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
Smith Rock History The creation of Smith Rock State Park was a slow and steady one. Around 30 million years ago a large caldera was…
Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is non-negotiable
A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…
Basic gear for bouldering newbies
One of the great things about bouldering is that it requires minimal gear, because of this it’s become a favorite climbing activity for many people.…
The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world
Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the world. These are a family…
Tyrolean traverses and how to use them safely
In areas that need to be crossed over but are ordinarily impassable or exposed to danger, you may find that a Tyrolean Traverse has been…
Rock Climbing in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is the most famous climbing area, not only in the United States but also in the world. In my opinion it is…