Should You Use a Paracord for Rappelling and Climbing?
I often get asked if one could actually rappel or climb using a paracord, and while most people expect a simple Yes or No...
How to Rappel with Just a Rope – Classic Rappelling Techniques
Rappelling with just a rope is not easy, but it can be done.
These days, those of us who decide to practice climbing and rappelling...
Skin Care for Climbers: How to Take Care of Your Hands
Climbing skincare is a complex subject that needs to be approached from many different angles, especially if we're talking about hand care. Climbers need...
Cordelette Tips That I Wish I Knew When I Started Out
General tips about the cordelette.
The cordelette is a very important piece of climbing gear but people are not talking about it as much as...
How to Take Care of Your Hand Calluses
It's not the most glamorous thing in the world, that's for sure, but like it or not, calluses will form on your hands as...
How to Clean Climbing Shoes and Remove Odor
Cleaning climbing shoes is not a particularly pleasant or exciting task. The good news is that the cleaning process doesn't need to be too...
How Do You Recover the Rope After a Rappel?
Here's how to properly recover your rappel ropes.
Recovering the rappel rope sounds like an easy enough task on paper, but things can get complicated...
How to Perform Ski Rappelling over Rough Terrain
Ski rappelling is challenging, but it's not impossible.
Many climbers will agree that rappelling is an unpleasant yet necessary part of any climbing trip. And...
Is Rappelling a Sport and How Competitive Is It?
Is rappelling a sport, and how do people compete at it?
The first question that usually pops to mind when it comes to rappelling is...
Rappelling With a Dog and Choosing a Dog Belay Harness
From rappelling harnesses for dogs to behavior and safety tips - Here's all you need to know about rappelling with a dog.
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