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link to What’s the Difference Between Climbing and Bouldering?

What’s the Difference Between Climbing and Bouldering?

Traditionally, bouldering was always just a way to stay in shape for 'real' rock climbing, just as rock climbing was originally a way to stay in shape and practice for mountaineering. Over time it...

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How to Clean Rock Climbing and Bouldering Shoes- 5 Easy Steps

There's a reason we wear socks with most kinds of shoes- feet stink! With climbing or bouldering shoes though, socks detract from the overall quality of the climbing, and make it so you can't feel...

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link to How Can I Make my Climbing Shoes Last Longer?

How Can I Make my Climbing Shoes Last Longer?

Climbing shoes take the brunt of abrasive abuse on the wall, whether rock climbing or bouldering. While prices for new climbing shoes have come down over the years, especially as new players have...

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link to Is Speed Climbing Always the Same Route?

Is Speed Climbing Always the Same Route?

Speed climbing is a somewhat controversial subsport of overall rock climbing, but it is growing in popularity because of its appeal to the broader non-climbing audience. Whether you're getting ready...

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link to Indoor Climbing Attire For Non-Gumbies

Indoor Climbing Attire For Non-Gumbies

You already have to get over a fear of heights when you first start rock climbing, it can be intimidating. You don't need to have the extra stress of worrying about what to wear. The best clothes...

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link to The 12 Best Places to Rock Climb in Utah

The 12 Best Places to Rock Climb in Utah

Whether you're looking to take a trip to or through Utah, or even if you're a Utah native looking for a place to climb, it can be daunting to select the right area from the 12,000+ named routes. No...

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