Essential skills needed in trad climbing
When honing their craft, new tradsters usually focus on their gear skills, but there’s more to trad climbing than being able to place nuts and cams.
How to lead on trad gear
Before you rope up for your first trad lead, you need to know how to place and extend gear. Here’s how it is done.
When to retire a rope
Is your rope looking the worse for wear? Here’s how to tell if it’s time to retire it.
How to sleep comfortably while wild camping
Learn how to get a good night’s sleep out on the trail by making yourself warm and comfortable.
Tips and tricks for cleaning quickdraws off steep sport routes
Getting quickdraws off a steep wall isn’t nearly as straight forward as cleaning gear from vertical rock, but there are techniques which can make it easier
How to bail on a sport route
Learn how to bail safely from a sport route when you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
How to tie and use a quad
The quad is currently the best technique for building self-distributing anchors. This article explains how it can be used to rig two and three-piece anchor
Gear guide: tarps
Tarps come a wide range of shapes, styles, and sizes. Here you’ll learn what to look for when picking out your next ultralight shelter.
How to make a campfire
Learn how to make a campfire for staying warm, cooking food, or simply staring into.