The answer is Yes, you can. The TSA regulations allow you to bring rope, quickdraw slings, chalks as well as carabiners on a plane. Many mountain or rock climbers are not always sure what and what is allowed in their climbing gear because of some weird regulations on carry-on items. …
Blisters are not uncommon sights in different sports including climbing. And in climbing, having blisters is more than just an unpleasant sight or an injury. This is because it can slow down the sport and in some cases bring it to a complete halt. When a climber experiences blisters, the …
Before you think of taking on more challenging and stressful routes in your climbing journey, you must, first of all, improve your hand position and climbing grips. If you are properly equipped with some gripping strategies, you can tackle and find your way through every hold you’ll encounter on the …
Rock climbing is a popular practice that has existed for long but you should be aware that it is dangerous because of the risk of a fall onto a hard area below. It is essential to be aware of this to take precautionary measures that help to secure the fun …
Food preservation has been at the heart of the success of human civilization for over 14,000 years. Salting, boiling, and drying were early and practical techniques to keep pathogens from fruit, veggies, and meat. But how to keep food cold while camping? Today, we take our home fridges and freezers …
Anyone who has stepped foot inside a rock climbing gym knows there is a smell that lingers. Worse, if you store your rock climbing shoes in your car, you will quickly regret it. Due to the nature of rock climbing shoes, they quickly become dirty and smelly. Fortunately, with preventive …