Knowledge Articles

Join Tom as he breaks down the new G-Summit boot from La Sportiva. While the G-Summit is marketed as a "High Altitude" mountaineering boot, we feel that this label overlooks who will truly benefit from it. The G-Summit could be...

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Do you have a climber in your life and want to buy them a thoughtful gift this Christmas but don't know where to start? Do you listen to their climbing conversations filled with jargon and terminology with bewilderment? Don’t worry,...

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Insider Knowledge, Gear, Community & Avalanche Safety  Join us for four social evenings to launch you into the ice-climbing season with our season kick-off series. Gain local ice knowledge, learn about gear, stay safe in avalanche terrain, and connect with fellow...

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Lucas Uchida is a talented Canadian climber known for his impressive achievements in both competition and outdoor climbing. Growing up in Ontario, he developed his skills early on and quickly excelled, becoming a prominent figure in the climbing scene. His...

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A product guide to sweaty palms, clammy clutches and those cursed with fingertip hyperhidrosis! Author: Eric H. Cover photo: Hands by Timothy Kang Introduction Historically F1 racing drivers had full teams of engineers preparing their tires; they developed new compounds...

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A versatile belay device that connects directly to your harness.  The EDELRID Pinch is an assisted braking belay device which connects without the use of a carabiner to a belay loop or anchor. It acts and feels like a compact device while giving...

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Pairing our chosen footwear with the appropriate crampon can significantly impact our chances of success or, at the very least, affect our comfort and safety. This article will explore the factors to consider when choosing footwear and how to pair...

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Join ACMG guide Brian Shannon as he discusses footwear and crampon pairings for summer alpine climbing objectives. Want to learn more? Read our comprehensive article on Mountain Footwear and Crampon Pairings. This detailed article will explore the factors to consider...

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From Big Walls to Endurance Test Pieces. Join Bronwyn, a Wild Country climbing athlete, as she takes us through her journey across the climbing disciplines.

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Author: Katy H. Bugaboos Climbing Kits Have you ever felt like a beast of burden carrying a giant alpine pack loaded with gear, food and camping supplies? By the time you arrive at camp your hips are bruised and you...

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The Petzl NEOX A new belay device that combines the security of an internal camming mechanism, which pinches the rope, with the ease of a wheel to feed slack. The NEOX was recently launched by Petzl, so we unboxed one...

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Take a deeper dive into the updated Edelrid Ohm II. This unique and innovative product allows teams with major weight differences to climb together more easily. Watch Edelrid rep Anna Campbell breakdown when and how to use it. The Updated...

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Shoe guru Tyrone dives into the world of sport climbing shoes, unravelling the key elements while offering examples suitable for different climber abilities and climbing styles. In this video, Ty offers shoe model recommendations for those advancing into higher grades,...

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Why Resole Your Climbing Shoes Resoling climbing shoes extends their life, maintaining the performance and fit you've grown accustomed to. Over time, the rubber on the soles wears down, reducing grip and decreases their performance. Resoling replaces the worn rubber, restoring the...

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Project Pride Squamish is a community bouldering event open to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies. This unique gathering aims to unite climbers in celebration of the sport while emphasizing inclusion and diversity. Now in its second annual anniversary, we spent...

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What’s New In-Store? The new 2024 toys have started arriving. There are too many to show them all, so we picked out a few of our favourites. Watch Climb On staff member Eric H as he introduces a few things...

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Tyrone is back and this time he's looking at the Climb On bouldering shoe line up for 2024. Watch Ty introduce our shoe selection from La Sportiva, Scarpa, Unparallel, Boreal, Tenaya and Evolv. With dozens and dozens of climbing shoes...

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Golden Carabiner Hunt  Brought to you by Black Diamond in partnership with Climb On Equipment. A Squamish Access Society (SAS) fundraiser Come join Black Diamond & Climb On Equipment this summer for the Golden Carabiner Scavenger hunt. Spend the day hunting down...

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Watch your local Petzl rep Ross Mailloux break down the lineup of Petzl headlamps. With a huge array of headlamps available on the market today it can be confusing to select which one is best suited to you and your...

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Throughout the year, we delve into the intertwined narratives of ascents and existential reflections. Through captivating imagery and poignant tales, we explore thoughts, ideas, and concepts from various fields of literature and philosophy, ranging from the humorous to the profound....

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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rock jock, climbing shoes have the biggest impact on your performance and enjoyment on the rock. It’s the only thing you can pay for that can automatically make you a better climber.

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