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Iām going to go ahead and state the obvious here: climbing is a very dangerous sport to engage in. BUT, Iād like to put that ābutā right in there and say this: that is why we have special safety equipment to protect us. When used properly, this equipment can protect [ā¦]
Climbing is an incredible sport, but so many people seem to think that itās too late to start for them as they didnāt begin when they were younger. Well, you probably didnāt start driving when you were six, but that didnāt stop you from learning when you were sixteen or [ā¦]
You guys know Iām always real when I post, so I have to tell you something. When I first began climbing, I completely scoffed at the idea of climbing underwear. I mean, come on! There are so many things we need for this sport, I thought the idea of climbing [ā¦]
While climbing was something I fell in love with some years ago, all my life, thereās something Iāve always lovedā¦ dogs. Growing up, we always had a dog. Our first dog, Peanuts, was my parentsā pet before I was even born. Later, we got another dog, a beautiful golden retriever, [ā¦]
The purpose of carabiners, in general, is to stay shut. But when youāre well above the ground, you donāt want to take the chance of trusting that it will stay shut. Thatās why climbers favor locking carabiners to be extra sure that itās not coming open until YOU open it [ā¦]
Once into the world of climbing, youāll be using a lot of new gear. Which is why, itās important to know what does what and how each different item benefits you. There are plenty of awesome brands and it really depends on your needs and comfort for which one you [ā¦]
Every climber is different. Sometimes, youāll be belaying someone about your weight. And other times, youāll be faced with someone who outweighs you hands down. I honestly never really thought about this when I was first starting out. I was belaying my partner, a friend of mine since childhood, who [ā¦]
Once you get into climbing, thereās a whole set of code to follow for safe belaying. Relax, Iāve got you covered with everything you need to know. Climbing brings with it a whole new set of rules that donāt apply in the regular world. Itās stuff that seems bizarre and [ā¦]
When I first got into climbing, I remember feeling like I was in a foreign country because of all the terms and lingo the more seasoned climbers would spout out. Getting into climbing requires more than simply learning the ropes (pun intended) and techniques. Itās also knowing the terms for [ā¦]
12 types of climbing. You donāt have to do them today or even do them all, but I hope youāll know what theyāre all about so if youāre curious and have built up your techniques on the climbing wall, you can chase after more challenges, so you know which ones are the types of climbs youāll be doing as a newcomer.