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Red River Gorge Climbing: Complete Beginner’s Guide (2024)
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system located southwest of Lexington in eastern Kentucky. It is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations and attracts climbers from all over the world. The...
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How Rock Climbers Sleep: An Intro to Portaledges (2024)
Published on: 04/23/2022 Have you ever wondered how rock climbers sleep when on a big wall climb? Like El Cap in Yosemite National Park, many big walls require multi-day excursions. Because of this,...
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Rock Climbing in Arizona: The Best Gyms and Crags (2024)
Published on: 05/03/2022 Arizona is full of some of the most unique rock varieties of any state in the US. Much of this rock is exposed and climbable year-round. Combined with Arizona’s constant...
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How Many Calories Do You Burn Rock Climbing? (2024 Guide)
Published on: 05/24/2022 Rock climbing is an activity that come with many benefits. As a physical sport, it engages the muscles of your entire body. A single climbing session can provide you with an...
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Chris Sharma: A Climber of Our Time
Published on: 05/29/2022 Few climbers have made as significant an impact on the sport as Chris Sharma. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Sharma’s 2001 first ascent of Biographie, which he...
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When to Replace Climbing Shoes: 5 Signs It’s Time!
Published: 06/09/2022 Whether you climb weekly or every once in a while, your rock climbing shoes will likely take a good beating. After consistent use, it’s common for your soles to get thin, tear,...
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How Tight Should Climbing Shoes Fit? 7 Essential Tips (2024 Guide)
Published on: 06/14/2022Last updated on: 05/11/2023 Today, there is an endless variety of climbing shoes to choose from. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes and are designed and built with...
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Rock Climbing While Pregnant: Is It Safe?
Published on 07/11/2022 Climbing while pregnant is a journey chock full of challenges. Your pregnant body will constantly be undergoing changes, even after birth. If you are an avid rock climber, you...
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Do You Wear Socks with Climbing Shoes? Pros and Cons (2024)
Published on: 06/24/2022 Is wearing socks with climbing shoes a good idea? This is an age-old question that climbers still debate today. Most climbers, elite included, choose to be barefoot, while...
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Flappers from Climbing: How to Deal with Them (2024 Guide)
In rock climbing, care and maintenance of your climber hands and feet are necessary. It’s no surprise that climbing is rough on the skin. You’re constantly rubbing against rough textures, dousing your...
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