The humble friction hitch: probably the lowest cost, lightest weight, and most useful thing you could have on your harness when things go sideways. Learn all about ‘em here.
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Trees can be superb top rope anchors. Learn basic rigging techniques, a few common mistakes to avoid, a crafty way to use a rope protector, and more in Part 3 of my detailed series on tree anchors.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/trees-for-climbing-anchors-part-3-top-rope
The U.S. government shutdown has led to a rise in reckless activities in the park
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A few suggestions that could improve your spring indoor training sessions
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Shortly after winning the Briançon Lead World Cup, Mei Kotake topped New Base Line V14
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