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link to The 8 Best Places to Climb in Arizona

The 8 Best Places to Climb in Arizona

Arizona is said to have the most exposed rock of any state in the country. While a lot of that is unusable sandstone, there's also a ton of amazing limestone and granite- as well as very climbable...

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link to How to Get Certified for Rappelling and Canyoneering

How to Get Certified for Rappelling and Canyoneering

Have you ever been on a guided tour rappelling and canyoneering? Sounds like the dream job, taking people looking for adventure on some of your favorite canyons and getting paid. Or maybe...

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link to How to Rappel with a Figure 8

How to Rappel with a Figure 8

If you've been in the climbing or canyoning scene for a few years, you've probably tried a slew of different rappel and belay devices. The most modern devices, such as a Grigri or REVO offer assisted...

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link to How to Rappel With an ATC

How to Rappel With an ATC

The ATC, also known as a 'tuber' is probably the most common belay device that people use for climbing. While there have been a few tweaks and improvements over the past 30 years since its...

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link to What is Climbing Rope Made Out of?

What is Climbing Rope Made Out of?

The rope is one of the most important safety aspects of rock climbing, a good rope can save your life on a fall. Have you ever wondered what makes it strong enough to catch your fall? Have you ever...

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What is Canyoneering?

Canyoneering is the ultimate adventure sport. As a multi-disciplinary activity, it combines the best parts of hiking, rappelling, mountaineering, swimming, cliff jumping, and rock climbing. A single...

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Hello! My name is Mike Harmer. I started Scoutorama.com back in 1996 as a place to share my love of the outdoors and youth programs with the world. The site started as a place for resources for Youth and their Leaders in scouting, but has become a hub for all things outdoors. Now I run the site with my son Jake.

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