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
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
If you fancy renting an RV, camper or trailer for a long weekend or have one that’s parked in your driveway just gathering dust, you may want to try out a peer-to-peer RV rental platform like Outdoorsy or RVshare. Think
So you want to buy a rope. Great! There’s so much choice out there…maybe too much at times. But fret not, Outdoor Wildling is here to provide some simple and straightforward advice on how to find the best climbing rope
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
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?
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!
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?
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
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.
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