What is Bouldering
by Michael Sherwood
Bouldering is relatively new to the sport of climbing. Traditionally, climbing has been a sport whe...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to leather and plastic boots? What are each of these boots best used for?
by Adam
Both leather and plastic boots can be used to ice climbing, glacier travel, and general mountaineeri...
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What are the most important features that can be found on a mountaineering harness and why?
by Adam
There are a few very key features you should have. One thing to consider is that you may have to put...
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What are the different types of crampons, the boots they can be attached to and their specific uses.
by Adam
There are two things to consider here; the type of crampon itself and the attachment to the boot. T...
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What are ice screws, pickets and flukes used for?
by Adam
Ice screws are just what they sound like, screws for the ice (Black Diamond Turbo). They are used p...
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What are the five components of an ice axe? How do you size a person for one? What type of leash should be used on an ice axe?
by Adam
At the top of an axe is the Head, which is composed of a Pick (used for self arrest or steep climbin...
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What are the two types of heads that ice tools come with and their uses? What are the advantages and disadvantages to a curved or straight shaft?
by Adam
Ok lets get something straight. There is a big difference between an ice axe and an ice tool. An ice...
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What are the different types of leashes for ice tools and what are their advantages\disadvantages? What are the advantages\disadvantages to leashless tools and what are the usually used for?
by Adam
Ice tools have two basic types of leashes, fixed and detachable. A fixed leash (Black Diamond Lockdo...
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What are the differences between Expedition Climbing, Alpine Climbing and Single Push climbing along with specific gear choices that would be useful for each.
by Adam
Expedition climbing just means that you have established camps. A good example would be most climbs ...
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Different types of climbing ropes.
by Michael Sherwood
There are many different types of ropes. When climbing, different types of ropes are used for diffe...
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Rope Care
by Michael Sherwood
In order to ensure that your rope is in optimum condition for your safety it is necessary to take go...
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Taking Care of your Rock Shoe
by Michael Sherwood
Rock shoes are a precision instrument and as such need to be well taken care of. In order to keep r...
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Choosing a Rock Shoe
by Michael Sherwood
Choosing a rock shoe can be difficult, especially if you are new to climbing. Advice on how to choo...
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