Aid climbing requires lots of fixed rope ascending. The traditional way to do this is using your ”lead” ladders. However, an adjustable, comfortable and lightweight stirrup is a superior tool.
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He recently returned to North America after visiting the Wadi Rum area in Jordan
The post Alex Honnold Onsight Free-Solos Big Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
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It’s so much fun doing this rescuing climbing techniques course. I learned last time how to do a safe abseil with my “unconscious” climbing partner hanging below me.
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Five gear nerds tested 31 products, from carbon-fiber ice tools to top-of-the-line apparel. These six came out on top.
https://www.climbing.com/gear/best-ice-climbing-gear/
Do you have a big load that you need to move a short distance? Here's one crafty way to do it: the stirrup hoist. This may not be the most efficient method, but it's quick and simple.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/load-transfer-the-stirrup-hoist
The 30-year-old Olympian talks about her struggles with hair loss, mental training, the joy of competing, and why she’s (finally) focussing on rock climbing full-time.
https://www.climbing.com/people/olympian-alannah-yip-profile/
