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.…
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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…
Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully
Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your partners in adventure carefully. In…
Keep safe: how to avoid fatal mistakes while climbing
While climbing is a sport that’s continually growing in popularity, it can also be very dangerous. You take your life in your hands every time…
Essential items for emergency situations
In any life threatening situation, people who are prepared are the most likely to survive. These people bring the kinds of things they may need…
Cheap and useful camping hacks
Are you a camping and hiking enthusiast that’s careful with your money? If you’re one of the growing number that does not want to spend…
Hiking + backpacking = fastpacking
First of all, fastpacking is not for everyone. It is the latest challenge for those who hike and backpack, marked tracks, as a hobby. It…
Essential knots for rock climbing
If you’re interested in rock climbing, these are the knots you should know. When you’re climbing, you need to have these knots memorized so that…
Tarp or Tent: Which is best for your Bug Out Bag
A bug out bag is your bag for emergency situations. It’s the bag you grab when you’ve got to be out the door and generally…
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…