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Posts by Jake Harmer

link to Indoor vs Outdoor Climbing: What You Need to Know

Indoor vs Outdoor Climbing: What You Need to Know

Once you've been climbing indoors for a little while and are comfortable with the mechanics of climbing and belaying, you might be interested in climbing outdoors. Climbing outdoors is a lot of fun,...

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16 Tips for Awesome Canyoneering

Canyoneering, or Canyoning elsewhere in the world, has grown significantly over the past few decades. New canyons are discovered and explored every year! A lot of these tips are things that I picked...

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link to What Is Top Rope Climbing? Everything You Need to Know

What Is Top Rope Climbing? Everything You Need to Know

There are lots of different forms of rock climbing, from bouldering to multi-pitch trad climbing. Top rope climbing is what most people imagine when they think of climbing, as it's the most commonly...

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Is Top Rope Climbing Safe?

Most people are introduced to rock climbing through top rope climbing, either in an indoor climbing gym or climbing outdoors. Top Roping is also usually what people envision when they think of...

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What Age Should Kids Start Climbing?

For many kids, their first exposure comes from a climbing-themed birthday party at an indoor gym or a visit from a relative who climbs. Others have parents who climb or used to climb, and they sort...

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Do You Need a Helmet for Rock Climbing?

Anything can happen at any time. Most risks can be mitigated by practicing safe techniques, but not all. A helmet is a simple example of an extra piece of gear that, while isn't crucial to climb,...

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About the Author

Husband, Father, Wild Animal. If I could explore canyons and cliffs every day, I would. For now, I dream about it during the week and go hard on the weekends. Living in the St. George area with my wife and kids. I volunteer with the local 15-18 year old young men, planning camping trips, climbing outings, and other adventures.

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