Author Maria Parkes

They're an essential part of any climber's trad rack, but what makes the best climbing nuts? There's many different styles and brands to choose from when deciding on which ones you're going to buy. Climbing Nut...

Have you ever come away from a cragging session with sore palms, or struggled to hold a big leader fall as the rope ripped through your hands? If so, you need some belay gloves! The Adventure Junkies will help ...

There's a confusing array of carabiners on the market. Do you need a screw-gate or a snap-gate? A tiny lightweight carabiner or a hefty chunk of metal? Why are some $10, but others $30? How do figure out what's...