The various types of climbing on rock and ice
There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking up a steep slope of…
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Do not make any of these common mistakes when climbing
While rock climbing can be exhilarating, it is a very risky activity too. Climbers who set off to tackle some cliff climbing challenges need to…
A cautionary word about free soloing
First and foremost, I wouldn’t say that I am by any means a professional climber let alone an expert on free soloing. What I can…
What climbing is: a rough guide
Climbing could be described as “moving across terrain that is vertical”, such as steep mountains, ridges, rock faces, and ice faces. This is usually done…
Carabiners: A climber’s guide to biner basics
The carabiner is one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. They are also one of the simplest. Essentially, carabiners are just loops of…
A Word About Free Soloing
First and foremost, I wouldn’t say that I am by any means a professional climber let alone an expert on free soloing. What I can…
Climbing gear for beginners part 2
In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…
Climbing gear for beginners part 1
Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…