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Trad climbing explained

Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn…

6 years ago

Spring time tips for rock climbers

It’s here! Spring has sprung. For rock climbers all over the US, that means we’re crawling out of our caves,…

6 years ago

Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully

Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your…

7 years ago

Keep safe: how to avoid fatal mistakes while climbing

While climbing is a sport that's continually growing in popularity, it can also be very dangerous. You take your life…

7 years ago

Essential items for emergency situations

In any life threatening situation, people who are prepared are the most likely to survive. These people bring the kinds…

7 years ago

Cheap and useful camping hacks

Are you a camping and hiking enthusiast that's careful with your money? If you're one of the growing number that…

7 years ago

Hiking + backpacking = fastpacking

First of all, fastpacking is not for everyone. It is the latest challenge for those who hike and backpack, marked…

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

Tarp or Tent: Which is best for your Bug Out Bag

A bug out bag is your bag for emergency situations. It's the bag you grab when you've got to be…

7 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…

7 years ago