How to get rid of the stench in your climbing shoes Climbing shoes, we all love them. Although we only wear them specifically for climbing a couple of times a week they can smell like something had died in there. The foul stench from your shoes comes from the sweat
What is an approach shoe? When it comes to outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, having the right gear is essential to ensure safety and comfort. One of the most important pieces of gear for climbers and hikers alike is footwear. While traditional hiking boots may be suitable for
The shortest men competition climber of all time The shortest man in competition climbing is not a title anyone likes to have. Unfortunately, the height you have is what you are given and you don’t really have a choice. We’ll look at the career of one the shortest men competition
Ai Mori 2022 If there is any standout climbing competition news of 2022, it would have to be the return of Ai Mori. When everyone expects the queen of competition climbing Janja Garnbret to win every single competition she enters. It is hard for most to believe a young babyface,
Useful products you can use to treat climbing injuries Climbing is an intensive sport and climbers are prone to injuries. Climbing at an intensity you are not used to or at grades well over your limit is a recipe for getting injured. Every climber will get injured doesn’t matter if
5 best YouTube channels to watch training for climbing There are countless climbing training videos on YouTube. Videos after videos of climbers on hangboard, Moonboard, campus board… you know the usual stuff. It is hard to know which creators’ training content is good and has different training advice for climbers
Outdoor climbing trip – How to prepare So you had been climbing in the gym for a while. You heard other gym climbers talking about going outdoors to send their project and it sounds exciting. You are thinking I should go outdoors and test my climbing skills. However, you had
Best climbing gear to buy In this article, we’ll look at what are the best climbing gear to buy in 2023. Every year manufacturers develop and launch new climbing gear. New designs and materials have enabled breakthrough development in climbing gear. Thinner and stronger materials and ultralight weight gear are
Find out everything you need to know about quickdraws. Especially if you are new to sport climbing and just about to dabble in lead climbing. Understanding this piece of gear should be your priority. Even if you had been lead climbing for years in the gym where quickdraws are already
What is the difference between indirect redirect and direct belay? When it comes to multipitch climbing just knowing how to set up an anchor to belay is not enough. Knowing the different types of belaying methods is crucial. Because you may encounter unforeseen situations which require you to improvise. Depending
Lead climbing outdoors – Everything you need to know If you have only been bouldering and top roping in a climbing gym, you are missing out on a lot of fun. The reason you are bouldering and top roping exclusively is most likely because it does not require any ropework
Different types of carabiners There are different types of carabiners. Big, small, D shape, pear shape, oval shape, solid gate, wire gate, screw gate… confused? You should be. To many freshly minted climbers, a carabiner is a carabiner. But if you think taking up rock climbing as a hobby can
