Tag: climbing

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 racked up on a harness

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…

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is essential

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…

Visitors guide to Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Smith Rock History The creation of Smith Rock State Park was a slow and steady one. Around 30 million years ago a large caldera was…

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is non-negotiable

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…

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.…

The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world

Tijana Radeska

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…

Tyrolean traverses and how to use them safely

Doug Williams

In areas that need to be crossed over but are ordinarily impassable or exposed to danger, you may find that a Tyrolean Traverse has been…

Rock Climbing in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is the most famous climbing area, not only in the United States but also in the world. In my opinion it is…

Mastering the Face: Climbing with effective grips

Doug Williams

The secret to becoming a successful climber with a low number of mishaps (we’re talking minor mishaps here as major ones are life changers), is…