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How Far Do You Fall Lead Climbing?

If there's one thing between you and lead climbing, it's probably the fear and uncertainty of falling. Climbing on top rope, whether in the gym or outside, means that you only fall the amount that...

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Is Sport Climbing the Same as Lead Climbing?

There are a lot of terms in rock climbing that sound pretty similar, which can be confusing for beginners and more advanced climbers alike. Some of them overlap as well, which adds to the confusion....

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Is Sport Climbing Free Climbing?

It can be pretty confusing, especially starting out, to understand the difference between sport climbing, free climbing, free soloing, trad climbing, top roping, bouldering, deep water soloing, and...

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What is the Best Rope for Canyoneering?

The main difference between a hike and a canyoneering trip is whether or not rappelling is involved. The technical nature of canyoneering is what makes it so much fun- the fact that there is no way...

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What is the Best Carabiner for a GRIGRI?

While there are lots of different belay devices on the market for climbers, the GRIGRI has established itself as one of the safest and most popular options. A GRIGRI is only as safe as the carabiner...

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Why Is It Called A GRIGRI?

A what? A GriGri? What does that mean? What is that? The first time you heard the term GRIGRI in regards to rock climbing, you probably had some questions. Climbing has a lot of different terms,...

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