Chris’s Guide to Rock Climbing

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Welcome to our (soon to be) ultimate guide to rock climbing. Rock climbing is a huge topic, but I’m going to share with you all the knowledge you need to get you off the ground in this incredible adventure! If you don’t know when to use a quad anchor vs a sliding X  or if you don’t know how to pick out the right rope, this guide is for you.

 I’ve seen too many climbers at the gym or the crag who know little beyond what they can observe from others in the area and I want to change that. 

This guide is here to help you be more prepared for your next climbing adventure. It will teach you all the skills, knowledge, and techniques and give you the motivation you need to get you off the couch and on belay.

The guide is under development, so check back often as we add additional content.

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Additional climbing resources I love and use often

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Climbing Magazine is a great all-around resource for all things climbing

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Mountain Project is produced by REI. It’s my go-to site for online beta. I have the app on my phone so I can get beta when I’m at the crag if I have service.

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Training Beta is a site dedicated to rock climbing training and fitness.

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AMGA is the definitive guide for climbing best practices and skills.

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Petzl is a climbing gear manufacturer I like to buy gear from. There are others, but Petzl also has great content on their site.

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Evening Sends is a typical counter-culture climbing site that represents all things dirtbag. They share entertaining climbing stories and news.

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The Adventure Junkies is a great site with lots of content related to climbing as well as other adventure sports.

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Rockclimbing.com is another great all-around resource for learning about climbing and getting involved in the online community.

Rock Climbing products I love

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