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I’m going to go ahead and state the obvious here: climbing is a very dangerous sport to engage in. BUT, I’d like to put that “but” right in there and say this: that is why we have special safety equipment to protect us. When used properly, this equipment can protect […]
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 […]
You guys know I’m 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 […]
While climbing was something I fell in love with some years ago, all my life, there’s something I’ve always loved… dogs. Growing up, we always had a dog. Our first dog, Peanuts, was my parents’ pet before I was even born. Later, we got another dog, a beautiful golden retriever, […]
The purpose of carabiners, in general, is to stay shut. But when you’re well above the ground, you don’t want to take the chance of trusting that it will stay shut. That’s why climbers favor locking carabiners to be extra sure that it’s not coming open until YOU open it […]
Once into the world of climbing, you’ll be using a lot of new gear. Which is why, it’s 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 […]
Every climber is different. Sometimes, you’ll be belaying someone about your weight. And other times, you’ll 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 […]
Once you get into climbing, there’s a whole set of code to follow for safe belaying. Relax, I’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. Climbing brings with it a whole new set of rules that don’t apply in the regular world. It’s stuff that seems bizarre and […]
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. It’s also knowing the terms for […]
12 types of climbing. You don’t have to do them today or even do them all, but I hope you’ll know what they’re all about so if you’re 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 you’ll be doing as a newcomer.