The Gunks are considered one of the most iconic and well preserved trad climbing destinations in the United States. Join us for Part 4 of our series as we discuss the Gunks climbing ethics and land stewardship you should be aware of when planning your next Gunks climbing trip!
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Welcome to Climbing in the Gunks – Routes
The Gunks are considered one of the most iconic and well preserved trad climbing destinations in the United States. Join us for Part 3 of our series as we discuss the Gunks routes you should be adding to your tick list when planning your next Gunks climbing trip!
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Welcome to Climbing in the Gunks – Gear & Logistics
The Gunks are considered one of the most iconic and well preserved trad climbing destinations in the United States. Join us for Part 2 of our article series as we discuss the necessary Gunks gear, logistics and area beta to make your visit enjoyable and run a bit smoother.
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Welcome to Climbing in the Gunks – A Lesson in History
The Gunks are considered one of the most iconic and well preserved trad climbing destinations in the United States. Join us in this five part article series on Gunks climbing taking you through the history, beta, ethics and routes that make the Shawangunks Ridge in New York state worthy of multiple trips.
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The Spirit of Aloha: Climbing in Hawaii
Written by Alex Kahn
A series of mountainous islands make up the small arcing shape of America’s Hawaiian islands. While technically a state, Hawai’i is vastly different from the rest of America’s culture and is remarkably similar to the Polynesian culture: the people who initially discovered and developed Hawai’i. While I have traveled to Hawai’i before as a tourist, during 2017 and 2018, I decided to spend significant amounts of time living there. With this additional time, I delved deeper into the natural beauty that formed legends, the history that shaped culture, and a state-of-mind that influenced attitudes. While each island has a unique geography and vibe, they share the Hawaiian pride and the spirit of “Aloha.”
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Dirtbags Climbing: Giving Old Gear a Second Life
Written by Aaron Gerry
The climber’s paradox
The equipment that keeps us safe has an expiration date for its usefulness and eventually has to be retired. What to do with the gear?
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11 Climbing Books to Keep You Inspired on Rainy Days
We all get rained out on occasion. The weather just doesn’t work out in our favor, mother nature decides its now monsoon season. For the next week you are stuck staring at gear, Instagram and google maps seeing if you can make that 6-7 hours drive to the nearest dry crag a feasible “weekend trip”. Here are some climbing books to past the time.
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The Holiday Climbing Gift Guide for the Climber in your Life
Let’s face it, climbers are an interesting bunch. Give us a couple of granola bars, chalk, a full tank of gas, and we’ll be on our merry little way to the next crag. Ask us what we want for the holidays though well that gets a little harder to explain… Continue reading “The Holiday Climbing Gift Guide for the Climber in your Life”
Reel Rock 13 is Coming, Watch the Official Trailer!
The Reel Rock 13 is coming out this November! Check out the Official Trailer for this year’s Reel Rock Film Tour!
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Parenting and Climbing: Reflecting on Identity
Written by Laura Schmidt
What happens when you want to spend your life climbing, but how you actually spend your days consists of parenting a young child? This is exactly the dilemma I was faced with since having my daughter.
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