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You know, I’ve often thought of rock climbing as a dance with the rock face. Every move, every twist, every foot placement is a calculated step, much like the choreography of a dance routine. And in this intricate dance, there’s one move that I’ve always found fascinating – flagging. It’s a technique that, when done…

In the dynamic world of rock climbing, the language we use can sometimes sound as tricky as the routes themselves. Take the term “Gaston,” for instance. While it may conjure images of a robust Frenchman, in climbing jargon, it refers to a distinct hand grip. Named after the French climbing legend Gaston Rébuffat, a Gaston…

When it comes to rock climbing, we’re often so focused on the wall or the rock in front of us that we neglect to look back at the journey we’ve taken. The beauty of climbing isn’t just in reaching the peak or topping out a boulder; it’s in the incremental progress, the lessons learned, and…

In a rush? With a comfort-focused design for wide feet, and features like sticky rubber grips that enhance your hooking capability, these Gomi (Wide Fit) Climbing Shoes by Butora might just turn you into the climbing superhero you’ve always dreamed of becoming. It’s not just a climbing shoe, it’s your wide-footed passport to unexplored heights.…

Bio Jimmy Webb is an American rock climber and boulderer from Tennessee who’s well known in the climbing community for his impressive number of first ascents and flashes. He may be the world’s best flash boulderer of all time, and is one of few climbers who has climbed the grade V16 (8C+). He grew up…

Bio Paul Robinson is an American rock climber who is known for his bouldering accomplishments over the years. Not only has be climbed more than 1,000 boulders with a grade 8A/V11 or harder, but he has a passion for developing new climbing areas and is constantly in search of the next new quality project. Paul…

Rock climbing grades are numbers (and sometimes number-letter combinations) assigned to routes in order to give a guideline on the overall difficulty. It’s a scale where the lower numbers represent easier climbs, and they gradually increase to the most difficult climbs currently established. These numbers are based on a variety of factors and work for…

Indoor rock climbing gyms are gaining popularity year over year and the sport has been growing dramatically. Gyms seem to be popping up everywhere, and every decent-sized town or city seems to have at least one, if not multiple. If these climbing gyms have caught your attention, you’re not alone, and if you’re looking to…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the jargon and gear in climbing, especially when you’re just starting out. There’s a lot to learn and there’s a lot of equipment, but we’re going to keep it simple by focusing on the best climbing gear for beginners. We’re going to talk about the gear you absolutely…

Rock climbing is a thrilling and widely popular extreme sport that involves scaling steep rock faces, cliffs, and boulders using ropes, harnesses, and other safety equipment. While this activity may provide a sense of accomplishment and excitement, it is also inherently dangerous and poses significant risks. Climbers face numerous hazards, including falling, rockfall, equipment failure,…