Knowledge

The humble sling is a simple piece of webbing that every climber has used since day one of their climbing career. Every climber owns at least one sling, and for good reason. This amazing, versatile tool, with a bit of...

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Ice climbing is a gear intensive sport with two technical axes, double boots and crampons as part of the basic kit. Swings in temperature & moisture require a good layering system. Trips start before dawn and often venture into remote...

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Being able to build a climbing anchor with traditional gear, both safely and efficiently, is a fundamental skill for climbing in Squamish. This post looks at five anchors that should be in your tool box. Each anchor has pros and...

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Watch "Training. Staying Stoked." Training for climbing requires hours of dedication, the right training equipment, recovery tools and skin care, so you can send your climbing project.

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Bouldering requires less equipment and focuses on difficulty, not the length of the climb. This post looks at the essential items needed for your next trip into the Squamish boulders.

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