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Sweaty hand due to hyperhidrosis punching a water wall as a simbol of getting rid of sweaty hands
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Climbing with Hyperhidrosis

Sweaty hands? No big deal… lots of people have them. Though if you’re a climber, it can cause you a bit of trouble. Hyperhidrosis, as the condition of excessively sweaty hands is known, can make it hard for you to climb, seeing as getting a good grip is critical to […]

Man looking at his toes
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Climbing After Toenail Removal

It’s a common conversation among climbers… the pains of our feet. Our feet go through so much when climbing. We put all our faith into our 10 little piggies. But what happens when you have problems with your toenails while climbing? One of the biggest gripes is that of an […]

Athletic man stretching to avoid a hunchback
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How climbers can avoid the dreaded hunchback

Climbers aren’t the only ones that can wind up with a hunchback much like the famed Quasimodo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sitting for too long without proper support to your back can also do it, you know, when you’re at the office putting in long hours in front […]

Socks on the floor
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Can You Wear Socks with Rock Climbing Shoes?

If you’re just getting into climbing, or even if you’ve been at it for a while, chances are you’ve seen someone wearing socks with rock climbing shoes. Some climbers point and laugh at this scene. It’s akin to seeing someone wearing socks with sandals as far as stylishness goes. But […]

Tall man climbing rock wall
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Am I Too Tall for Rock Climbing?

The climbing community is a pretty cool group of people. We come from all backgrounds and we come in harmony together for the love of the climb. When you have a group of climbers together, you’ll find mostly men and some women. And a variance of height between all of […]

Old man climbing up a mountains proving that there is no age limit to start climbing
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Is there an age limit to start climbing?

Climbing is an incredible sport, but so many people seem to think that it’s too late to start for them as they didn’t begin when they were younger. Well, you probably didn’t start driving when you were six, but that didn’t stop you from learning when you were sixteen or […]