To non-climbers, climbing gear is incredibly suspect. If you ask a climber though, we usually offer some explanation about how a carabiner can hold up a truck, and that they never break when used...
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Let's say somebody invites you to go climbing with them, or maybe invites your kid to go climbing. You probably think to yourself "rock climbing? That's crazy! I should go play football or go sky...
Can I go canyoneering/canyoning while pregnant? I've been in this situation myself- pregnant with months to go and not wanting to miss out on too many outdoor adventures with my husband. We go...
Organized sports have grown incredibly since the beginning of the 20th century. While many of them consist of matching uniforms and pom-poms, many others are individual events with little or no...
Climbing gear is tested in a variety of different extreme environments and conditions. Not every day at the crag will be sunny and warm, and rock climbing is a sport that requires a lot of sweat,...
If you are even the least bit familiar with rock climbing, you know what a belay device is. A BD is what makes climbing safe. When used correctly, a belay device uses friction to reduce the force...