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Approach shoes aim to balance the many demands of climbers — combining the grip of rock shoes, the support of hiking boots, and features like durability, breathability, and comfort. No shoe does it all, so choose based on what matters...

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Alpine Shelter Guide Match your shelter to your campsite In the mountains, finding a flat place to sleep can be a luxury. The terrain you expect to camp in often dictates the shelter and setup you bring. A narrow ledge,...

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At first glance, most sun hoodies look remarkably similar. They’re lightweight, have a hood, and all promise some level of sun protection. Yet once you start comparing them, you’ll quickly notice differences in fabric weight, features, fit and price. So...

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Customers stop by the shop almost every week asking the same question: "Do you think my rope needs to be cut or retired?" This article is designed to help you answer that question for yourself and understand when it's time...

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From Cracks to Gyms: The New Wild Country Friends Tour Is Here  Climbing has always been about connections, community, and sharing. And the Friend, Wild Country’s iconic piece of rock protection, didn’t just change climbing. It started something bigger, our value of...

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Lead Image - Courtesy of Black Diamond - Photographer Austin Schmitz Rappelling is one of the most fundamental skills in climbing. It allows climbers to descend safely and efficiently, and the basics are often taught early,  sometimes within a climber’s...

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Choosing the right footwear and crampon combination can make a big difference in the mountains. In this video, ACMG guide Brian Shannon walks through several proven pairings, from lightweight approach shoes and traction devices to technical mountaineering boots with steel...

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Sport climbing only requires a few key pieces of gear;  shoes, harness, belay device, draws, chalk and most essentially a rope. This review focuses on six of the best available for the 2021 season.

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Breaking into a new grade is hard, especially when you’re placing gear while twisting a body part into a crack, precariously above your last piece. As we grow and learn in climbing, we encounter pitches of the same 5th grade...

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A climbing helmet is essential for head protection, guarding against falling debris and impacts. Advances in materials make modern helmets lighter, stronger, and more comfortable. In 2026, many models improved—we’ve compared six favourites. For a deep dive into helmet tech,...

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Whether you need help deciding on your first one or if that old hand-me-down bucket of yours needs replacing, we break down everything you need to know about helmets for the 2026 climbing season from how to fit, what materials...

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Each year, our buying team meets with brand representatives to curate a selection of gear designed for climbers of every type, whether you’re a seasoned alpinist, competition climber, trad dad, or weekend warrior. We choose equipment across all climbing disciplines,...

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Presented by Climb On Equipment, in partnership with Petzl Climb On Equipment and Petzl invite climbers to join us for a series of free educational evenings hosted at Vancouver’s premier rope climbing gyms. Learn skills, win swag, meet people & climb...

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Summary of Findings Climbing in Squamish has a significant and measurable economic impact, and the purpose of the 2025 SAS study was to quantify that value to support access, funding, and infrastructure improvements. Visit and join the Squamish Access Society...

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The NAO RL is a headlamp designed for movement, lighting the ground at your feet while combining wide and focused beams to illuminate both near and distant terrain simultaneously. It features built-in Reactive Lighting (RL) technology and a rear red safety...

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In the ever-evolving world of indoor bouldering, especially on steep overhangs and technical volumed-based gym problems and training systems becoming normal, climbers are increasingly turning toward a very specific type of climbing shoe.  Ultrasensitive ones that feel less like a rigid...

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Introduction Whether you’re a Squamish local, a Vancouver gym devotee, a Canmore ice climber, or love the sport anywhere across Canada, there’s always something new to learn. At Climb On Equipment, we’ve watched the sport evolve over the years,  not...

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Introduction Walk into any climbing gym and you’ll see the obvious rules posted on the wall, but if you’ve spent more than a session or two climbing the fantastic plastic, you know there’s a whole other unwritten rulebook, rarely explained,...

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Who Is Jakob Schubert? Jakob Schubert (born December 31, 1990) is an Austrian professional rock climber specializing in competition climbing (lead and boulder), sport climbing, and bouldering. He is a four-time World Champion (2012, 2018, 2021, 2023), a three-time Lead...

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Recovery - How to Maximize Your Training You bought the gym pass, climbed consistently, added focused training, addressed your weaknesses, and committed to a structured plan. That level of consistency deserves recognition; well done. But here's a hard truth... "You...

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An Evening with Ian Welsted: Ice, Insight, and the Spirit of the Canadian Rockies On a dark Vancouver winter evening, we welcomed legendary Canadian alpinist Ian Welsted for an intimate presentation that took our community deep into the heart of...

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