Tag: Climb
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 – Things to consider before tackling your first multi-pitch lead
Climbing is growing in popularity. It seems that the more I go to my local rock gym or local crag the more I meet people…
Traditional climbing vs sport climbing, what’s the difference.
Trad climbing and sport climbing are two very different artforms. Trad focuses on slow, careful progression and puts safety first. Sport is all about hard moves, indomitable…
What To Do If You Encounter A Bear
One of the greatest fears that many people have about hiking out in the wilderness is being attacked by a bear. And it is perfectly…
Basic gear for bouldering newbies
One of the great things about bouldering is that it requires minimal gear, because of this it’s become a favorite climbing activity for many people.…
Change Your Hiking Mentality
Another great article from Susan Strayer about how changing the way we think can make all the difference to our enjoyment. One of the easiest outdoor…
The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world
Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the world. These are a family…
Ten Cool Ways to Get Kids Excited about the Outdoors
Nothing is worse than trips out with bored kids. So the question is – how can we create excitement without breaking the bank? Family trips…
China to Invest $14 Million Into Tibet to Develop Mount Everest Tourism
Right on the border between Nepal and China, there is a town called Gangkar. It is unclear if it is a part of Nepal or…