It seems that you should be able to recycle nylon slings, just like you can recycle nylon climbing ropes. The difference is that slings are rarely made entirely out of nylon. Most slings are made with...
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In this post we cover all the best options for what to do with climbing shoes that you no longer use. Whether you stopped using them because they’re worn or about to get a hole, or they never fit right...
When it comes to climbing shoes, the #1 best thing you can do for the environment and for your wallet is to repair or resole your shoes (instead of buying a new pair). Shoe repair costs $20-$100 depending...
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In April 2020, we weren’t yet familiar with the terms: Environmental Racism, Environmental Justice, or Intersectional Environmentalism. Now, we’re on a new journey to learn about the corrupt...
This guest post is by Jacob Bushmaker, an international climber, and author of the The Wandering Climber. The cover photo is climbing El Diente de Oro in La Mojarra, Colombia. One of the best...
How often should you resling cams? Manufacturers say to resling cams about every 5 years, or more often if you climb a lot, or whip a lot. Many manufacturers do not support cams after 10 years. Therefore...
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Toprope solo climbing or (TR soloing) is a form of toproping that doesn’t require a belayer, making it ideal for quick sessions, cold days, or following a pitch and then hauling up a backpack. ...
The first time my partner packed a haul rope, haul bag, and hauling device on a short rock route, it was NOT my idea. I was adamantly minimalist, hailing from the northwest where mountaineering and long...
Guest Author and Gear Geek Khoi Chau here to talk about the nuances of locking carabiners. Belay carabiners aside, what are some of the most common applications you use locking biners for? Odds are they...
What are Dry Treated Ropes Made for? Dry treated ropes aren’t only for alpine climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering. The dry treatment definitely helps keep your rope from absorbing water,...
Whether you are an alpine, sport, or trad climber, gear is expensive, and despite best intentions and skill, sometimes we drop and lose things. Most climbers develop a communication technique when passing...
The quickest and easiest way for a new climber to gear up is to buy a climbing starter package. These packages include almost everything you need for indoor roped climbing — a harness, belay carabiner,...
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