cordelette tips

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...
Simul Rappelling

Simul Rappelling Is a Useful yet Risky Technique

Today I want to talk about a dangerous and risky rappelling technique that has claimed the lives of many climbers over the years. Simul...
how to rappel upside down

How to Rappel Upside down Safely and Securely – A Basic...

It's dangerous to rappel upside down! Here's how to do it right. Even though I'm going to include this piece in the blog's Rookie Guide,...
ski rappelling

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...
fear of falling

How to Overcome Your Fear of Falling From Heights

Fear of falling can make things difficult. Here's how to overcome it. Fear of falling, fear of heights, and rappelling fear go hand-in-hand. In their...

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