Anything can happen at any time. Most risks can be mitigated by practicing safe techniques, but not all. A helmet is a simple example of an extra piece of gear that, while isn't crucial to climb,...
Category: Gear Guide
Waterfall rappelling is exhilarating. My intro into canyoneering actually started with a waterfall rappel. There are a lot of vacation places where you can go waterfall rappelling, like Costa Rica,...
The best part of technical canyoneering or canyoning is the rappels- without them, it wouldn't be technical canyoneering. While many novice canyoneers start out with simple belay or rappel devices...
If you dress poorly for indoor climbing, it’s really not a big issue. As long as your clothing is somewhat flexible and durable, you’re going to be fine. The climate-controlled atmosphere inside...
After a couple of years of development and rework, Beal has finally released their new assisted-braking device to the public. While this isn't anything completely new in terms of technology...
Rock climbing is known for requiring a lot of somewhat expensive gear to get started. While you can rent everything you need at the gym, the cost does add up over time. For some people, especially...