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Good climbing photos take a lot of work to capture. If you decided to whip out your phone or camera to take a few shots of your friend you brought climbing for the first time, chances are it’s a...
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Have you ever tried climbing in sneakers or any non-climbing shoes? If you have, you know the struggle of getting your feet to stay on any climbing hold smaller than a jug (a large hold you can grab with your...
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When to Resole Climbing Shoes Resoling climbing shoes is replacing the outer layer of rubber on your shoes after they have been worn down through use. Resoling is often cheaper than buying a new pair of shoes, but is it...
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You have officially surpassed the beginner stage (a.k.a. the gumby stage; it's alright, we've all been there), and now you'd consider yourself an intermediate climber. You likely climb in the V3-V5 range when bouldering and the 5.10-5.11d range in sport...
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If you're reading this article or have been plugged into the climbing world these last few years, you've probably heard the news– as of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, sport climbing has been added as an event! You may not be...
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