Knowledge Articles

Discover the exciting upgrades to the Petzl Lynx Crampon, making them even better for ice climbing and mountaineering!  Petzl has integrated key design elements from the legendary Dart crampon, enhancing the Lynx for technical ice and mixed climbing while keeping...

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When it comes to belay devices, climbers are always on the lookout for gear that combines safety, ease of use, and versatility. The Petzl Neox is a relatively new entry into the world of belay devices, and we wanted to...

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Petzl’s 2024 crampon lineup focuses on improved compatibility and adaptability for ice climbing, alpine climbing, and ski mountaineering. Key updates include: Expanded Toe Bail Options for small and large boots Improved Heel Lever Design All updates are compatible with older...

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Crash pads are for landing on. Once upon a time, hardcore boulderers just used a dirty rag as a landing zone. After a few hectic falls and broken hips, the climbers of lore realized that padding might be nice to...

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Watch product manager and renowned route developer Tyrone Brett break down the key elements of a bouldering shoe. We stock shoes for traditional climbing, sport climbing and specifically for both indoor and outdoor bouldering. If you are looking for the...

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In the realm of outdoor gear, where high-quality choices are common amongst outdoor equipment brands, Western Mountaineering stands out as a beacon of excellence, going above and beyond what many consider high quality. The brand's sleeping bags, renowned for their...

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Rhino Skin Solutions has developed products that help prepare, heal and recover your skin for both indoor training and outdoor climbing. Climber's skin is one of the key tools that can limit performance and reduce the ability to train.

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Ice climbing is tough on the hands, from frozen fingers to smashing your knuckles on ice mushrooms. Just trying to stay warm after sweating your way up to a freezing top belay is difficult so ice climbers always own a...

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Due to the ease and convenience of quickly selecting, placing, and removing cams, and with their superior performance in parallel cracks, cams are the staple of the modern day crack climbing rack.

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