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Lead Belaying Mistakes and How to Fix Each One

Alfredo Ramses - April 29, 2026

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Climber belaying with a Petzl GriGri, brake hand locked below the device on a granite sport crag

7 Common Belay Mistakes That Cause Accidents Outdoors

Alfredo Ramses - April 24, 2026

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Belayer managing GriGri with brake strand redirect at limestone sport crag, how to lower a climber safely

Partner Stuck? How to Lower a Climber Safely

Alfredo Ramses - March 28, 2026

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Belayer jumping to give a soft catch on a limestone sport route, Petzl GriGri, golden light

The Soft Catch Trick Most Belayers Get Wrong

Alfredo Ramses - February 25, 2026

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Light belayer catching heavy climber fall with Edelrid Ohm at first bolt in climbing gym

Heavy Climber, Light Belayer? Here’s What Actually Works

Alfredo Ramses - February 4, 2026

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Belaying Technique

Home Belaying Technique

Belaying done properly: the lead belay mistakes behind real accidents, lowering a stuck partner safely, and the habits of a belayer you can trust.

A belayer in a full-body shot stands on the ground, carefully managing the rope for a climber on a sunny rock face above.

Belaying Technique

Belay Devices Decoded: ATC, GriGri & Passive Explained

Alfredo Ramses - August 13, 2025 0

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All Parts of a Climbing Wall: From Frame to Holds

Alfredo Ramses - March 1, 2025

Trad Protection 102: The Ultimate Cam Guide for All Climbers

Alfredo Ramses - August 15, 2025

Chalk Bag And Chalk Types Explained for New Climbers

Alfredo Ramses - August 17, 2026

Gym-to-Crag? The Ethics Protocol Before Your First Outdoor Send

Alfredo Ramses - April 2, 2026