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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, youāll find mostly men and some women. And a variance of height between all of [ā¦]
yes! If youāre used to wearing makeup on the regular, thereās no reason why you need to strip down to a bare face just for climbing.
For your climbing makeup, think simple, long-lasting, lightweight, SPF protection, waterproof, and natural.
Are your climbing shoes too big? If you want to learn how to shrink them, youāre in the right place. Whether youāre a new climber and accidentally overestimated your foot size when shoe shopping for climbing shoes, like me or youāve lost weight and your feet have shrunk in size [ā¦]
For women climbers, itās important to get a harness that fits you just right. This is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment we use anywhere we climb, which is why you should invest in your own climbing harness designed just for women. Whereas helmets are typically unisex, [ā¦]
Hi! Welcome to my crash-course on bouldering crash pads! In other posts, Iāve enthused how new climbers should get with bouldering first to master climbing techniques. Itās a lot easier because youāre lower and you donāt need ropes, harnesses, or belay devices to get your climbing fix in. Many people [ā¦]
Whether you started taking up climbing before becoming a parent or if itās something you began to explore after starting your family, it doesnāt matter. Because sooner or later, kids get curious about your gear. And more than likely, youāve had to take them along to the climbing gym because [ā¦]
I remember all too well the first time my best friend dragged me to the climbing wall. Iād been an unwilling participant but Iād made a promise Iād give it a try. And I remember how hard heād laughed when I asked him if I could wear my glasses. Perhaps [ā¦]
Recently, some climbing friends had gathered together for a non-climbing scenario. I know, shocking, right? Anyway, one of the newer guys who had just gone out on his first crag after spending time on the climbing wall at the gym asked us about wet ropes and electricity. To me, it [ā¦]
Looking for a new belay device? Or perhaps youāre just beginning your adventures into climbing and getting your first one. Whatever the occasion, I hope I can provide some valuable insight to help guide you in the right direction. If youāre here, you know what a belay device is but [ā¦]
If you wear glasses, itās highly likely youāve felt like a dweeb in them at some point. I should have known Iād have it coming in my youth when I snickered at the kid with the thick glasses in my class. Just a decade later, I was at the eye [ā¦]