Knowledge Articles

Peek into the minds of Squamish crusher couple, Bronwyn Hodgins and Jacob Cook, as they share their stories of putting up and sending hard multi-pitch trad routes.

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 cons and knowing when to pull out each tool will take experience.

Meet La Sportiva Athlete Vikki Weldon as she explains her journey to successfully claim an ascent of Spirit of the West, which is perhaps one of the best 5.14a found in Squamish, BC.

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.

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.

Every spring the latest bouldering shoes hit the shelves with claims of better performance, new technologies and amazing designs. We have hand selected six of the best new products to arrive in 2021 and have headed out bouldering to test these shoes.

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.

Looking to improve your finger strength? Hangboards have become a fixture at every gym across the world. This simple tool can be mounted at home to allow easy access to training when you are strapped for time to go to your nearest gym.

Your rope is your lifeline and, when it comes to climbing, it's arguably the most important piece of safety gear. So, it makes sense to know what you need out of a rope. In this article we discuss the key features, decision points, and end uses when selecting your next rope.