Training with a hangboard (also known as a fingerboard) can be a great way to improve your finger strength – especially when it’s the limiting factor in your climbing after you’ve reached a plateau. We’ve all been there, you get
The good thing about looking for a women’s climbing harness (or any harness for that matter) is that once you buy one, that’s pretty much it. You can use that harness for all your roped climbing needs. It’s only if
The Scarpa Crux approach shoe is still by far one of the most popular approach shoes around and with good reason. The Crux will be there to give you the grip and support you need on those sketchy scrambles and
When walking around the climbing wall or crag you may notice climbers using a few different types of belay devices. Read on to know what types of belay devices actually exist and which is the best belay device for you
Quickdraws are an essential safety component in your sport or trad climbing arsenal. Just as crucial as your harness and rope, quickdraws help connect you to whatever you’re climbing in case you have a fall. Sounds pretty important to me!
Climbing pants (or trousers if you speak the Queen’s english) tend to be something of an afterthought. We may think very carefully about which climbing shoes to invest in or which puffer jacket offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio but we
Fontainebleau, France is a town only 55km south-east of Paris. It has a lovely Château, heaps of forest…oh and it’s also home to the biggest bouldering mecca in the world! Fontainebleau (we’ll be calling it ‘Font’ from here, though the French
Need some gift ideas for a special rock climber in your life? Fear not, we have plenty of suggestions – we’ve split them into gifts under $20, $50 and $100 – that the lucky climber in your life will be sure
Choosing a chalk bag for when you’re heading out to the climbing wall or crag is a pretty personal thing. Whether you choose to wear your chalk bag slung on your hips while cruising up a sport route or on
Welcome to our climbing shoe buying guide for newbie climbers. When I was just starting out as a beginner climber, I was completely overwhelmed by the variety of rock climbing shoes on offer. Why do they come in different shapes?
Gear Guide: Women’s Climbing Shoes Finding your next pair of climbing shoes can be a stressful process. Getting it wrong can be painful, for your feet and your wallet! And as a woman you might have a few additional questions.
You can always spot the climbers walking down the street if they’re wearing a pair of approach shoes (and a down jacket and a beanie of course!). But what even are these shoes? Are they just glorified hiking boots and
If you’re wondering whether to give rock climbing a try for your child then read on. Here I’ll detail everything you need to know about what regular climbing can do for your child physically, mentally and even socially. Teaching
Welcome climbing newbie to our new series answering the questions asked most by new climbers. The amount of information out there about the sport can be downright overwhelming. Here we’ve put together clear and simple answers to get you started
Training patiently and consistently on hangboards (sometimes called fingerboards) is a fantastic way to strengthen a wide variety of climbing-specific muscles along with your finger strength. Why both improving your finger strength? On vertical or slab routes, the vast majority