Yosemite National Park: Visitor’s guide
Unless you are unfamiliar with U.S. history and territories, you probably already know that Yosemite National Park has a monumental reputation. Most Americans have seen…
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Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
Outdoor sports you can take just about anywhere
All of us here at Outdoor Revival have one or two sports that we really live for. They are what get us outside, what gets…
Potrero Chico: A climber’s paradise just across the border
I had to stop the car and pull over. There wasn’t anything in the road, it was the towering limestone cliffs above the road that…
Spring time tips for rock climbers
It’s here! Spring has sprung. For rock climbers all over the US, that means we’re crawling out of our caves, dusting off our cams and…
Volunteering at music festivals – how to do festival season for free
Music festivals aren’t just fringe events anymore. These days they are the number one way to party every summer season. Lots of us just go…
Best destinations for rock climbing all year long
Rock climbing is a pretty seasonal sport. Certainly, you can climb in the winter. However, that’s not what most of us are into. Most of…
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
Uluru Rock: What made Australia shut it down?
Uluru Rock is a landmark in Australia, a massive sandstone formation situated in the Northern Territory of central Australia. The rock is 2,831 feet high…
How to become a better rock climber
You were always curious to know how rock climbing felt and one day you decided to try it. Since then, you can’t think about anything…