When I first saw the Venustas Heated Jacket, I wasn’t sure what to expect. In concept it makes perfect sense, bring extra warmth out to the crag on a cold winter day, but it sounded too good to be true. I thought this might just be a gimmick, plagued with technical issues and poor quality Read more about Venustas Heated Jacket Review – It’s NOT a Gimmick![…]
This is my first pair of KUHL pants, the Konfidant Air Klassik Fit. Being primarily a boulderer, and occasionally a sport climber, I always steered away from KUHL pants because they looked too heavy and rugged. When the team at KUHL reached out and asked if I would review their pants I was surprised to Read more about KUHL Konfidant Air Men’s Pants[…]
KingCamp Oasis 300. Is this sleeping bag ready to summit Everest? Not exactly. Is this sleeping bag optimal for a 5 month through hike of the AT? Hardly. The KingCamp Oasis 300 sleeping bag is a beginner-oriented bag that is perfect for the “average user.” This sleeping bag is rated down to 26 F (-3 C) Read more about KingCamp Sleeping Bag Review[…]
Best Cameras to Get Awesome Rock Climbing Pictures Are you looking for the best climbing camera or mountaineering camera for your next trip? If so, you have come to the right place! Pictures are the best way to capture and share our rock climbing experiences. The problem is, 90% of the pictures are taken on Read more about Top 6 – Cameras for Climbing Photography & Videography[…]
So you’re a brusher (or want to become a brusher). Lucky for you, brushing climbing holds can really give you a boost in performance and let you push your limits. The only catch is that you need the best climbing brush to get the best results! You have undoubtedly seen a strong Boulderer or Sport Climber Read more about Best Climbing Brush[…]
The nice people over at Ascend Skin Care hooked us up with their brand new Hand Care Kit for us to review. We are quite impressed with what they sent! Before we go any further, we want you to know that this is an unbias review and has been tested by many different climbers over Read more about Ascend Skin Care Review[…]
The Hangboard is a climber’s best friend. It provides us with power and stamina and comes in a small package that can be mounted to a wall in the house. Nothing is better than a quick after work hangboard workout routine.Most good hangboards have a variety of holds that include jugs, crimps, slopers, and pockets. This is Read more about Hangboard Workout Routine[…]
ROOOCCCCKKKK!!!!!! The absolute last thing you want to hear while climbing is someone yell rock. This means your climbing partner has broken off a part of the rock directly above you and your only line of defense is a good rock climbing helmet. Climbing helmets are a very important part of your rock climbing gear. Read more about Best Rock Climbing Helmet[…]
Everyone loves a Crag Dog, or do they? The truth about our favorite four-legged friends is not always what we wish. Sure, 90% of people love dogs and are generally happier when they are around. The problem is that sometimes a climbing crag is not the best place for Fido. Dog owners can often have blinders when Read more about Crag Dogs[…]
What is a 5.9 and why can’t I climb it? Why are there no 5.0s in the gym? What does 4th class mean? Welcome to the in-depth discussion on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) where we will try to answer all the most common questions about this complex grading scale. Please join in with the discussion Read more about Yosemite Decimal System[…]