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link to Is Rock Climbing An Expensive Hobby? It Doesn’t Need To Be

Is Rock Climbing An Expensive Hobby? It Doesn’t Need To Be

Rock climbing looks really cool from the ground up, and a lot of people would like to someday give it a try. Several things get in the way though, from fear to finances. Because of all the gear...

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link to 13 Tips For Beginning Rock Climbers – Secret Sauce To Fuel The Send

13 Tips For Beginning Rock Climbers – Secret Sauce To Fuel The Send

Climbing can be incredibly simple for beginners- do your best to get to the top, and lean back to come down. To progress past that though, you need to pick up some special techniques and strategies....

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link to Indoor Climbing Essentials (For Gumbies and Dirtbags Alike)

Indoor Climbing Essentials (For Gumbies and Dirtbags Alike)

Rock climbing has a reputation for being an extremely expensive sport to get involved in, but that doesn't need to be the case. Equipment is available for first-timers to rent, and a lot of the most...

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link to Can You Lead Climb With A GRIGRI?

Can You Lead Climb With A GRIGRI?

Since its inception in the early 1990's, Petzl's GRIGRI has made a lot of friends, and a lot of enemies. It seems like everyone you talk to either absolutely loves the device and will never belay...

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link to What Knot Do You Use For Rock Climbing? (With Pictures)

What Knot Do You Use For Rock Climbing? (With Pictures)

One of the most intimidating parts of rock climbing is the ropework and knots. A competent outdoor sport climber needs to know a handful of knots in order to be prepared for every situation, but an...

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link to How Do I Know If My Climbing Shoes Are Worn Out?

How Do I Know If My Climbing Shoes Are Worn Out?

Your climbing shoes are probably one of the most expensive pairs of shoes that you own, if not the most expensive. You need to take good care of them and decide if it's worth it to resole them before...

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