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![The Progression of Rock Climbing Shoe Angles](http://butorausa.com/cdn/shop/articles/BH_Butora_The_Progression_of_Rock_Climbing_Shoe_Angles_fbea3205-7239-4fd5-ba2e-7bda4b4106b0.png?v=1718895023&width=1080)
Understanding the progression of rock climbing shoe angles is crucial for beginner climbers. In a nutshell, the more downturned the shoe, the steeper the climbing. However, this is just the beginning of your journey to finding the perfect climbing shoes....
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![4 Famous Ice Climbers You Need to Know](http://butorausa.com/cdn/shop/articles/BH_Butora_4_Famous_Ice_Climbers_You_Need_to_Know_b044ea9c-d415-4f9b-96ba-0976305369fd.png?v=1716560384&width=1080)
Famous ice climbers, often overshadowed by their rock-climbing counterparts, embody a unique blend of knowledge and courage. With its demanding conditions and remote locations, the ice climbing world is a testament to their bravery. While rock climbing may be more...
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![An Insider’s Review of Climbology](http://butorausa.com/cdn/shop/articles/BH_Butora_AnInsidersReviewofClimbologybyButoraAthleteMiriamBorgstrom_517d0860-5077-4473-ae61-8efa56623fcb.png?v=1716452242&width=1080)
Climbology by Craig Berman is one of the newest offerings from Sharp End Books, and I am inside it. While I wanted to be clear up front that I know the author quite well and have even been featured in...
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![Climbing as Therapy for a Therapist by Butora Athlete Gabe McKenzie](http://butorausa.com/cdn/shop/articles/BH_Butora_Climbing_as_Therapy_for_a_Therapist_by_Butora_Athlete_Gabe_McKenzie_a4449ecc-1156-4810-be78-4aa6bb330335.png?v=1713462248&width=1080)
I have been a climber for the past 14 years. I have had the sport with me through so many different chapters of life. As they do for everyone, these chapters have ranged from wildly beautiful to impossibly hard. Recently,...
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![The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Rock Climbers](http://butorausa.com/cdn/shop/articles/BH_Butora_The_Ultimate_Valentine_s_Day_Gift_Guide_for_Rock_Climbers_c4cd7ce5-a664-48bc-9a3c-67e37b9379a5.png?v=1707314143&width=1080)
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to surprise your favorite rock climber with a sweet gift. And what climber isn't excited about new gear that they can wear to the gym, use for climbing, or...
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