Adam Ondra’s Road to Tokyo #20: Injury
Even the great Adam Ondra has run into some trouble with injuries while trying to train for the upcoming Olympics. Using both Eastern and Western medicine, Adam has taken an open-minded approach to recovery. In a previous video featuring Adam, he met with a physical...
3 Simple Tips for Controlling Trash in Your Van
Let's face it, recycling is a bit complicated when you're traveling and living in a van. It's not impossible, but it does take more time and effort than in a normal household. Due to the lack of space, you might feel that even though green values are important to you,...
A Review of Esther Smith’s Hangboard Program for Finger Recovery
About 8 weeks ago my left ring finger started to ache. I thought I had strained it, or maybe it was sore after a hard climbing session, but after two weeks of worsening pain right at the base of my finger, I decided to do more research. I was able to deny the thought...
Essay: A Note From the Sidelines — How to Pass the Time while Injured
When most climbers get injured, the first thing they ask is, what can I do to stay strong? I was no exception when I tore my rhomboid and strained my rotator cuff while logging some lead laps in the gym on a rainy winter day. I was scared of losing the fitness I had...
Black Diamond Athlete Seb Bouin: First Ascents in Turkey – Lily’s Eye: Episode 1-3
Seb Bouin, one of the world's strongest climbers, sets new routes in Cyclope, a new climbing area near Datça, Turkey. Besides the mind-blowing rock of Datca, you'll be amazed to see his mom working as both his climbing partner and route setter. Seb Bouin, Lily's Eye:...
Why You (and Every Climber) Should Keep a Climbing Journal
It’s 8:00 pm, I’m drinking peppermint tea and sitting by my wood-burning stove in Bishop, California. I scribble in my mini, soft-cover Moleskine notebook—a nightly routine. After writing down what I ate that day, when I ate it, the type of activity I did (climb, run,...
Gear Review: Petzl Sirocco Helmet
Moja Gear accepts reviews from trusted climbers and gear testers. The opinions reflected in our reviews do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Moja Gear as a whole; rather, they are a sole individual's honest account. The product featured in this review was...
Dear Tabitha: A Story of Reflection and Loss in Climbing
The sunrise touches the Cadillac Cliffs of Acadia first in October. Tabitha and I scramble up the rocks, racing to the top just minutes before dawn breaks. She is nimble and much faster than me, summiting the distance with ease. Mom and Dad had waved...
6 Ways to Start Climbing Outside and Skip Your Sketchiest Days
Your quick-draws glimmer, lockers shine, the rope is painstakingly uncoiled from its packaging and flaked end to end, helmet without a scratch, your shoes have only seen the plastic holds and vacuumed floors of a gym. All of your gear, including Nalgene bottles, and...
Miriam Borgstrom
Miriam is made up of 40% chalk-residue, 26% pencil-lead, and 34% avocado-remnants. Check out Miriam's Gear Recommendations below to support her favorite brands, this page on MojaGear.com, and Miriam's climbing! Follow Miriam on Instagram @amiareiaam. Peak Points Age:...
Alex Honnold Answers Rock Climbing Questions From Twitter
Every time Alex Honnold sits down for a video it's sure to get millions of views. Here Alex answers questions about climbing in his typical deadpan tone. While certainly good entertainment this is a great video for new climbers or for sharing with your flatlander...
Death on Toubkal: Face to Face with the Risk of Mountaineering
Back then, I wasn’t a serious climber, by any stretch of the imagination. I went to the local sport crag on weekends, bouldered, took my girlfriend top roping at our local gym. I had hiked one 14er in Colorado, one in California. I’d never led a pitch of ice, never...
Climbing Pack Gear Review: Black Diamond Creek 50
How did I decide on the Creek 50 climbing pack? Here is what I learned in looking for a sturdy, functional pack with a capacity greater than the typical 20- to 35-liter climbing pack. There are several considerations in selecting one of many good-looking designs and I...
Exciting Changes at Moja Gear – Part II
Meet the new owner of MojaGear.com! Gear guides, stories, athlete profiles, destination guides and more to come from Moja Gear to your inbox each week. Dear Readers, I'm Brian, and I'm absolutely thrilled to be continuing the tradition of supporting the climbing...
Exciting Changes at Moja Gear
In August 2019 Moja Gear changed ownership. In the letter below, co-founders Sander DiAngelis and Natalie Siddique, express their appreciation and love for the community that has supported them and grown Moja Gear since it's founding. Moja Gear started as a small blog...
Best of Patagonia: Buying Guide and Lowest Prices on Top Jackets, Pants, Packs, More
The best fall and winter gear from Patagonia Fall is here, which means that it’s time to prepare for cool temperatures, changing leaves, and most importantly: the arrival of Sending Season (at least for the climbers out there ...)! Patagonia, arguably the most...
Rock Climbing Gear Guide: Carabiners
Carabiners are the most widely used piece of gear in roped climbing. Most climbers could carry 20, 30, or more carabiners on their harness for a single pitch! To narrow down the options, we've selected what we feel to be the best locking, auto-locking, and non-locking...
Rock Climbing Gear Guide: Best Quickdraws
Quickdraws are simple pieces gear that are essential in the realm of sport climbing. There are many options on the market, but we've done our best to simplify the options into just our top picks. Recommendations are unbiased and the buying links are affiliate...
Mountain Style — Awesome New Gear for Men and Women
Don’t let the vintage-inspired look of this canvas backpack fool you. It bears all the highest tech...
Dirtbag Gifts: Awesome Gifts for Rock Climbers Under 20 Dollars
We understand the pain: a desire to buy for loved ones in your life on a dirtbag climber's budget. To help remedy this challenge, we've created a guide of our favorite holiday gifts for rock climbers ... all under $20. Note: this article contains affiliate links; your...
17 Best Outdoorsy Gifts This Holiday Season
We’ve all heard the call … the siren songs of epic forests, big mountains, rushing streams, and the vast ocean. Whether the outdoor enthusiast in your life is yourself or a friend, here’s to equipping your adventures with the best outdoorsy gifts. All items were...
