Rock climbing can start out cheap when you are climbing indoor. The most expensive thing is a rock gym membership. There are three types of indoor climb: bouldering, top rope, and lead climb. Please check out my article on “What is Rock Climbing” if you are not familiar with the […]
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My son has been participating in rock climbing since 2011 and every year I received the same question from parents (myself included) “Are there used rock climbing gear available for kids?” Rock climbing shoes are the most popular items. Every year, I would reply “I don’t know. I don’t think […]
Crash Pad Reviews In my previous crash pad article, I shared about the different style of crash pads with the descriptions along with the pros and cons of each style. In this review, I would like to compliment that article with the different folding style crash pad reviews to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
One aspect of improving on our rock climbing techniques is to record or log our thoughts and our climbs. It is like a little diary to help us keep track of our progress. We can reflect back on what we learned before and improve on our performance in the future. […]
There are lots of harnesses out there with different types and brand names. As a beginning woman climber, how do we know what to look for? You are in luck I wrote this article, a Black Diamond Primrose Review, just for you. As the owner of this website, I tracked […]
There are many different styles and types of climbing shoes for beginners to advance. I have written an article on climbing shoes with more details to help a new climber understand the different options. Please visit my climbing shoe page for more information. This article is a review for Red […]
What is a crash pad? I learned how to rock climb in a climbing gym and the floor is usually covered by thick pads or mattes so a personal crash pad was not needed to climb indoors. My first exposure to a crash pad was climbing outdoor with my son […]