What kind of images goes through your mind when you think of climbing? For me, There are three images that popped into my mind. The first two common images would be a nice tone muscular body and a rock climber hanging or perhaps dangling with one or two arms off […]
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In this article, we will be making a climbing grade comparison between bouldering and sport climbing. Sport climbing includes top rope and lead climbing for indoor and outdoor since they both use the North America YDS (Yosemite Decimal System). If you are not quite sure and curious to know more […]
As I am climbing and learning more about outdoor climbing, I came across the terms single pitch and multi-pitch very often. I also have mentioned those terms in a lot of my blogs. For new climbers, learning different rock climbing terminologies and the climbing processes all at once can be […]
It was exactly a year since we were at Looking Glass Rock NC. We were there Labor Day weekend in 2017. Here we were again making another trip to Looking Glass on Labor Day weekend for 2018. This time it was a totally different climbing experience. If curious to know […]
Fox Mountain Guides Review Name: Fox Mountain Guides (FMG) Website: FoxMountainGuides.com Owners: Karsten Delap and Cristin Knowlton Overall Rank: 5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor.com Fox Mountain Guides, Overview Have you considered guided mountain climbing trips? If you have not climbed outdoor before and would like the experience, I would […]
Rock climbing rocks, literally and figuratively. It is an amazing sport that is great for all ages and genders. More and more people are discovering the amazing benefits along with being so much fun. No wonder it is getting so popular among the younger generation. For me, it is an […]
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 […]
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 […]
You may wonder what is free solo rock climbing? I am sure you may have guessed the correct answer. It is a form of free climbing where the climber climbs up a route without any aide such as ropes, harnesses, or any other protective equipment. The climber relies solely on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]