Are you grappling with lead climbing fear? Do you often feel pressure to send your routes? Nervousness creeps in before a climb, doesn’t it? You might wish for more fun and improved climbing ability. Imagine a sunny day, you and friends on a bumpy dirt road for a rock climbing adventure. Excitement fills the air …
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The Grandstaff Canyon rappel in Moab, Utah is an amazing half day adventure full of legendary fun and nothing very strenuous. It’s all crime, no punishment as this one-way hike takes you to two epic 100 rappels, one of which is a free hanging rappel off of Morning Glory Arch! Climbers and canyoneers will be …
We’ve compiled a complete guide to some of the best women’s climbing pants. Many of these women’s climbing pants have been personally tested out by us on no less than a hundred routes. Others, have been vigorously researched and referenced by other climbers’ reviews to create a comprehensive guide for female climbers. We hope this …
Looking to climb in Tensleep Canyon, Wyoming this summer? Check out this complete climber’s travel guide to find everything you need to know!
In this blog, we’re breaking down a travel guide to Lander for climbers so that you can make the most of your Lander climbing trip!
With more than 1500 routes and at least 2 dozen different crags, St George is climbing Mecca! Climbing St George is amazing year round but due to it’s mild winters, it’s one of the best places to escape the snow and climb some real rock!
So you’ve decided to commit to the radical sport of rock climbing. Maybe you’ve already gotten a small taste of these painful ballerina shoes with your local climbing gym’s shoe rentals or maybe you haven’t and if so you’re in for a treat. Truth be told, climbing shoes are not and should not be painfully tight …
The Middle Teton hike via Southwest Couloir is the easiest route up to the summit of the Tetons! Find out how to hike the Middle Teton in this blog.
What was once considered a dangerous sport reserved only for elite athletes is quickly becoming a broadly known activity to do your spare time, even if if you’re not an elite athlete. Getting started with rock climbing isn’t challenging thanks to its increasing trendiness. You can easily find basic climbing knowledge (you’ve found it, haven’t …
I love Europe. I know it’s expensive and Southeast Asia is so much more trendy these days, but there’s just something about the food and architecture that draws me to it again and again. On our first 6 month road trip through Europe we discovered some hidden gems that were perfect climbing destinations, especially for …
When you jump into rock climbing, you’ll either be scared to death and love it … or scared to death and hate it. Before you deal with those fears firsthand on the wall, try these 3 introductions to rock climbing first. Find out if you love the feeling of scrambling, climbing, exposure, and if this …
Climbing City of Rocks National Reserve is a must-visit for any rock climber. But even if you don’t rock climb, City of Rocks is a great destination for anyone who loves camping and hiking. Once home to the Shoshone and Bannock tribes, it later became part of the California Trail and was visited by 240,000 …
It’s amazing how much wilderness Idaho has that doesn’t get used! This local secret is a perfect rock climbing adventure for your whole family. The routes are easy, top-roped, and have some of the most incredible views in the Valley. Plus it has amazing free camping. This local gem is still in the works, as …
When we first started traveling in search of sport climbing destinations, my youngest two kids were four and six years old. Old enough that they no longer required being carried in a backpack but not old enough to hike up steep hills or hike an hour straight to get to a climbing area (not that …
Hidden beneath Italian tourist traps like Lake Como, Milan, and Venice lies the Italian Alps’ greatest treasure. . . Arco: a climber’s paradise. Past Lake Garda, in between a gorgeous intersection of the Alps, is a gem that holds adventure, beauty, and fun. With more than a thousand routes in the area, great campgrounds within …
We love rock climbing! It’s a great family activity that we can all do together, it puts you in some of the most beautiful scenery, and we love how friendly and helpful the community of fellow rock climbers is. While we still love surfing, we can’t all paddle out together (and if we did, we aren’t …