A professional climber in a red Arc'teryx jacket looking up at the base of El Capitan in Yosemite, illuminated by golden hour sunlight.
Climbing Disciplines and Styles

Why Free Soloing Is Not Just Climbing Without Ropes

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A fit parent in a climbing gym belaying comfortably while wearing PitchSix belay glasses, looking up without neck strain, wearing Arc'teryx gear.
Indoor Climbing and Gym Training

Stop Neck Pain: Best Belay Glasses for Gym Parents

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A professional ice climber in Arc'teryx gear scaling a brittle blue ice pillar in a frozen canyon, illuminated by a shaft of cold sunlight highlighting the texture of the frozen waterfall.
Ice Climbing and Mixed Climbing

Why Cold Ice Shatters: Brittle Fracture Mechanics Guide

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A professional climber delicately smearing on a polished Yosemite granite slab, wearing Arc'teryx gear, highlighting the texture of the non-porous rock.
Bouldering Techniques and Culture

Why Chalk Fails on Granite: Friction Science by Rock Type

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A solo climber with a large haul bag overlooking a limestone coastline at sunset, representing the freedom of unpartnered travel.
Climbing Disciplines and Styles

The Solo Readiness Matrix: Best Climbing Styles for Travelers

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A climber organizing gear in a van while listening to a podcast on earbuds.
Climbing Media and Publications

Best Climbing Podcasts: The Definitive Curated Guide

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A climber covered in chalk watches a live stream of a climbing world cup on a tablet while resting at the base of a cliff.
Climbing Events and Competitions

How to Watch Climbing Competitions: The 2026 Stream Matrix

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A climber sitting on a crash pad in the woods drinking coffee and massaging their forearm during a rest day.
Climbing Culture and Lifestyle

Climbing Rest Day Protocol: Science & Active Recovery

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A diverse group of rock climbers preparing their gear at the base of a sunny outdoor crag, flaking ropes and putting on shoes.
Climbing Personalities and Community

Diversity in Climbing: A Complete Guide for Active Allies

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A climber ascending a vertical red sandstone crack at Indian Creek, Utah, wearing tape gloves and carrying a heavy rack of camming devices during sunset.
Outdoor Climbing Areas

Indian Creek Climbing Guide: Rack, Skills & Rules

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