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link to Do Climbing Shoes Matter? How Much Difference Do They Make?

Do Climbing Shoes Matter? How Much Difference Do They Make?

Indoor rock climbing gyms are already expensive enough, plus they want you to rent or buy special gear and equipment. A harness is definitely a must for any climbing gym with roped walls (not for...

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What is the Best Brand of Rock Climbing Shoes?

Climbing or bouldering shoes are arguably the most important part of your climbing kit. While you can do the most basic routes in approach shoes, anything moderate or difficult requires a solid pair...

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The Best Wetsuits for Canyoneering

Even on 105 degree days, the stagnant water in the darkest crevices of a canyon can be chilling. There's nothing worse than hurrying through waterfall rappels and avoiding swimmers to try and stay...

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How Much Weight Can A Carabiner Hold?

The question of gear strength and condition is always lurking in a climber's mind. We do our best to be redundant, but sometimes all that's holding us to the wall is a single carabiner. It's...

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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 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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