So for the summer, you should definitely be trying to do some outdoor climbing. And unless you’re only going bouldering or a seasoned outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman), you’re going to need to get yourself some gear. Here’s a list of climbing essentials that you simply cannot go without if you’re top-roping and/or lead climbing, as well… Read more »
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Moving Forward
In the Wake of the Storm Storms like the one many of us experienced yesterday serve to remind us of the sometimes-volatile disposition of Mother Nature. We do well in times like these, which include the heat wave of last summer, to appreciate the little things in life that we all-too-often take for granted: electricity,… Read more »
The Importance of Venturing Out
So we’re well into June, and I’m sure you all are itching to go on vacations or at least get outside (once it stops raining). I’m getting ready to leave on a vacation of my own, and the preparation has got me reminiscing about a once-in-a-lifetime experience I had two years ago. Acadia National Park,… Read more »
Learn the Lingo
Happy Friday! Today, I’ll be talking about some of those weird words you may hear while you’re on a rocktastic adventure. Common Climbing Jargon: Aid Climbing: climbing while adding devices to a rock face in order to assist a climber in her ascent Anchor: a natural or artificial structure that holds the rope used… Read more »
Know Your Style
How well do you know the many types of rock climbing? Today, I’ll be briefly touching on some of the most popular styles, although I encourage you to research them further – preferably by trying them out yourself! Top-Roping: In a nutshell, top-roping is exactly what it sounds like: climbing while your rope is… Read more »