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Bought a new kayak but still need to find a paddle to go with it? Or do you need to replace your old paddle? Then, you might wonder, or need a reminder of, how to size a kayak paddle. We here at The Adventure J... Read More...

When To Replace Your Climbing Rope

Derek Cheng

Climbing Gear

A climber's rope is a lifeline, a vital door that opens the way to many vertical adventures. It is so important that knowing when to replace your climbing rope is a question that every climber eventually encoun... Read More...

A Beginners Guide To Sport Climbing Anchors

Derek Cheng

Climbing Fundamentals

So you're hooked on sport climbing and love the feeling of flying up bolted faces on immaculate rock. But the top of sport climbing routes can be confusing, and making a mistake can be fatal. How do you set up ... Read More...

How To Stay Safe While Climbing

Derek Cheng

Climbing Safety

It is known as an extreme sport, so knowing how to stay safe while climbing is essential. Poor communication, distraction while getting ready, and biting off more than you can chew have all led to accidents tha... Read More...

How To Get Into Climbing – FAQ

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

So you’ve heard all the hype and want to try your hand at climbing. Maybe your friends are hitting the local crag each weekend? Maybe you saw the 60 Minutes Alex Honnold Special back in 2012? Maybe there’s a ne... Read More...

How To Conquer The Fear Of Falling

Derek Cheng

Climbing Training

How to conquer the fear of falling is an important question that confronts all climbers eventually. Being scared of heights is natural, but in the sport of climbing, fear can be paralyzing. It can freeze you, i... Read More...

How To Belay: A Practical Guide

Derek Cheng

Climbing Skills & Techniques

How to belay properly is the most essential skill in climbing, because catching a fall well hinges entirely on the belayer. It is the basis for a relationship of absolute trust between climber and belayer, beca... Read More...

How To Increase Finger Strength For Climbing

Derek Cheng

Climbing Training

How to increase finger strength is one of the most common questions when it comes to improving your rock climbing. You may have forearms like tree trunks, biceps like mountains, and colossal shoulders, but with... Read More...

How To Lead Climb: A Practical Guide

Derek Cheng

Climbing Skills & Techniques

Learning how to lead climb is to engage in one of the most intense and rewarding forms of climbing. You are responsible for protecting yourself as you climb higher - a nerve-wracking yet exhilarating prospect. ... Read More...

How To Avoid Climbing Injuries

Derek Cheng

Climbing Safety

Rock climbing is a great way to get fit and strong, but is also punishing on the body. Human bodies have not evolved to hang off overhanging walls by their fingertips, and climbers put so much strain on certain... Read More...

A Beginner’s Guide To Types Of Climbing

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

Rock climbing is a sport with a wide range of sub-disciplines. Feeling over your head trying to get everything straight? There is a lot to unpack here, so we’ve broken down the types of climbing to help your co... Read More...

How To Train For Rock Climbing

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Training

Have you tried all the tips you can think of to become a better climber and are ready to add training to your routine? Figuring out how to train for rock climbing can be daunting. Knowledge on climbing has been... Read More...

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