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Keeping these tips in mind might help you to have a fun and productive climbing trip regardless of how hard you climb or whether your roping up or bouldering.
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If you are new to climbing, you have probably heard that your shoes are crucial to your success. A common belief is that if your feet don't hurt, your shoes aren't tight enough to be truly effective. But is this...
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Some “dos and don’ts” for properly caring for your climbing shoes.
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Before you can experience this life-changing sport that we have come to love, however, you must have a great climbing partner. After all, your life will be in your partner’s hands.
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Climbing isn’t all about the physical; much of it is mental, as you’ve probably come to find out if you’ve been at the sport for awhile.
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