Trusting your life to a climbing rope can feel nerve-wracking, especially when you aren’t exactly sure how much weight it can hold. While there are several factors that contribute to the strength and tensile rating of a rope, you can generally rest assured that a climbing rope will be able …
Carabiners are crucial pieces of gear when it comes to rock climbing, but only for certain types. Boulderers might not own a single carabiner, while dedicated sport or trad climbers might have entire closets dedicated to gear storage and a huge rack of carabiners. In short, it depends on what …
It’s important to take care of climbing ropes properly in order to preserve their integrity and extend their lifespans. Part of this rope care includes uncoiling the rope when you first purchase it, flaking the rope regularly, and storing it correctly. So, how to flake a rope? To flake a climbing …
The sport of rock climbing involves a lot of jargon, which can make it seem intimidating or hard to get into. So, let’s break down some of the terms to help you know exactly what someone is talking about when they say ‘lead climbing’ or ‘top roping.’ Lead climbing means …
Purchasing new climbing shoes is always exciting, until you remember that you now have to break in this beautiful new pair of shoes, which can be an unpleasant and uncomfortable process. However, it’s all worth it in the end when you’ve gotten your new shoes perfectly broken in! So, how …
A fear of heights or a fear of falling can be debilitating for both new and experienced climbers. This fear might stem from a lifelong fear of heights, or it could be the result of previous climbing falls or injuries that have created a mental block. Fortunately, there are steps …
There are two main styles of climbing shoes: those with velcro closures and those with laces. Each style has its own pros and cons, but at the end of the day, one style isn’t inherently any better than the other – it all comes down to personal preference. In this …
Building a home climbing wall is a great way to stay fit – you can set your own routes, never have to wait your turn on the wall, and you have 24-hour easy access! But, it can be expensive to build your own climbing wall, especially when you consider the …
Whether you are new to an area or you are new to climbing and looking to get more into the sport, you will need one key item: a climbing partner. But, finding a quality climbing partner can seem daunting, especially if you aren’t a natural extrovert. There are a few …
Climbing ropes are exceptionally strong, and they serve as a crucial safety device for sport and trad climbers. However, before trusting your life to a climbing rope, you may be wondering how these ropes are actually constructed. Modern climbing ropes are made of nylon, which is a synthetic polyamide. Since …
