You may have heard the term “trad” in rock climbing and wonder what is trad climbing? Trad is short for traditional. It is a style of lead climbing where a climber places protective gear to protect against falls. The gear then can be removed when a pitch is completed. A […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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Aiguille Rock Climbing Center Review Name: Aiguille Rock Climbing Center Website: Aiguille Rock Climbing Center Price: $15 / day pass Owners: Mr. Brett D. Lawicki Overall Rank: 4.5 out of 5 stars from customers Overview of Aiguille Rock Climbing Center Do you know that Aiguille is a French word that […]
Plasfun Basic Belay Glasses Review Name: Plasfun Basic Belay Glasses Owners: Y & Y Vertical from France Overall Rank: 4.6 out of 5 stars from customers Where to Buy: Amazon.com As the owner of this website, I tracked down special deals for some products or services mentioned herein. As an […]
Dynamic Climbing Rope Reviews There are many types of ropes, lengths, sizes, and brands. It can get confusing and overwhelming. In this review, I narrowed down to four different popular and quality brands with a range of 9.7 to 10.1 thickness in diameter for durability, long-lasting, and easy to handle […]
Are you ready to lead climb? Yay! It’s an amazing experience yet it can get scary if you allow your imagination to run away with you. As long as you have the right equipment, secure backup system, and practice safety procedures, you will have fun and climb safely. One of […]
There are many types of climbing that involve rope such as trad or sport as well as no rope such as bouldering or free solo climbing. In the past, most climbing is done outdoor. As time passed, more rock gyms are built so that we can learn and practice climbing […]
Black Diamond Belay Device Reviews There are different belay devices in the rock climbing world and if you are a beginner you may wonder where to start? Even as an intermediate climber, I am still learning the different belay devices available and how to use them effectively. In this article, […]
Edelrid Ohm Assisted Braking Resistor Review As the owner of this website, I tracked down special deals for some products or services mentioned herein. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you use the link from this page to make a purchase, I may receive a small […]
2018 Sport & Speed Youth National Championships indoor Rock Climbing Competition was at Stone Summit in Kennesaw, Georgia (July 12 – July 15). It was a four-day competition with Thursday and Friday being the qualification days, Saturday as the semi-final round, and Sunday as the final round. I had an […]
There are so many interesting histories, trivia, and facts that I learned about rock climbing the past six to seven years that blew my mind. Did you know in the US there is a distinctive classification for walking routes, hiking routes, rock climbing routes, and others (ice climbing, mountaineering, etc)? […]
After the last failed attempt to be considered in the Olympic game in previous years, rock climbing is now included in the next summer Olympics 2020. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved new events including baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, climbing, and surfing. The decision was made to appeal to the […]
Petzl Grigri Belay Device Review As the owner of this website, I tracked down special deals for some products or services mentioned herein. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you use the link from this page to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission […]
ProjectRock Climbing Gym Review Name: ProjectRock Climbing Gym Website: www.projectrock.com Price: $19/day pass Owners: Marc Landau and Jeffrey Echeverry Overall Rank: 5 out of 5 from customers ProjectRock Climbing Gym Overview ProjectRock is a brand new Rock gym at 3580 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309. Oakland Park is […]
Speed climbing is the act of climbing to the top as fast as you can to achieve the best time. The climbing can be done outdoor or indoor on rocks, walls, and/or poles. In this article I will discuss what is speed climbing for indoor competition on a standardized climbing […]
Lightweight Sleeping Bag Review – Shavano 32 Degree F Ultralight Down As the owner of this website, I tracked down special deals for some products or services mentioned herein. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you use the link from this page to make a purchase, […]