What Is a Gaston in Climbing?
From gendarme and pitch to jug to crimp, the sport of climbing is rife with complex jargon, terms that are […]
Trad & Multipitch Guides
Climbing Technique Toolbox: Crimping
Climbing on gigantic, bucket-like jugs, or as I call it, “glory climbing,” is mega fun and makes you feel absolutely
The Climber’s Most Important Tool: The Belay Device
A falling climber is an inevitability of rock climbing– messing up beta, holds breaking off outside, endless pump, and practice
Climbing Technique Toolbox: Heel Hooks
If you’ve been rock climbing for a while, you’re probably familiar with the heel hook. Although relatively simple on the
An Intro to Climbing Anchors
If you begin to delve into roped climbing styles like sport or traditional (trad), you will inevitably begin interacting with
Trad Climbing: What Is It and How to Get Started
Traditional rock climbing, also known as “trad” climbing, is a style of rock climbing that does not rely on fixed
A Beginner’s Guide to Multi-Pitch Climbing: The Basics
Multi-pitch climbing, sending routes that are longer than just a single rope length, is one of the most fulfilling aspects
How to Belay: Everything You Need to Know
The humble cousin of climbing, belaying might not be as exciting as climbing up the wall or rappelling down it,
How to Rappel: Everything You Need to Know
All good climbers know that getting up is optional. Getting down is mandatory. That’s why learning how to rappel (descend
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Lead Climbing
Most of today’s rock climbers start in an indoor climbing gym, pinching plastic holds and scaling wooden walls on top