Knowledge

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.

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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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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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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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