As the sport of climbing has grown in popularity over the past two decades, it has started to lead some professional climbers to riches, in addition to minor fame. There are lots of ways for climbers...
Category: Rock Climbing
How Do You Get Your Rope Back After Rappelling? Best 3 Methods
Pictures and videos of climbers and canyoneers rappelling off of cliffs are very aesthetic and fun to watch, but at some point you probably ask yourself if they leave the ropes up or how they get the...
Is Rock Climbing After LASIK A Good Idea? (Here’s What A Doctor Told Me)
LASIK eye surgery had been my dream ever since I first heard about it as a teenager. Glasses are better than not being able to see, and contacts are better than glasses, but both are terrible options...
There are lots of different variations of climbing harnesses, but they all do the same job. They provide an attachment point for a rope that protects a climber more comfortably and safer than just...
Am I Too Old to Start Rock Climbing? Here Are 7 Tips For Older Climbers
There are lots of reasons not to start rock climbing- at least that's what you tell yourself. You might not be good at it, it might be dangerous, it could be expensive, it could be hard. If you are...
Why Are Climbing Shoes So Expensive? The Costs You Don’t Think About
You can only rent climbing shoes for so long. Gym rentals are bulky, don't fit well, and have seen tons of gross feet. One thing that may keep new climbers from buying shoes though is the high...