In this MTNmeister interview with climber and author, Chris Noble, we hear about the makings of his latest book, Why We Climb, which explores various answers to that question from some of the world's greatest climbers; including Alex Honnold, Peter Croft, Mayan...
Essay: Devils Tower — Why I Can’t Write About the Voluntary Closure
The thoughts or ideas expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Moja Gear. We do, however, support a platform for freedom of expression and open discussion within the climbing community. Last night, after reading Devils Tower: Why We Don’t...
How to Treat Climbing Wrist Pain with the TheraBand FlexBar
Climbing and my body have trouble getting along sometimes. Put another away, I get injured a lot. Recently, I’ve been dealing with minor elbow pain and chronic wrist pain. I visited a physical therapist for my ailments who recommended I try the...
Classic Boulders: C’etait Demain of Fontainebleau
Home to some of the most historic boulder problems in the world, the forest of Fontainebleau outside of Paris, France has served as a premier bouldering destination for a whopping 130 years. Its sandstone slopers and notoriously challenging topouts offer a unique—and...
The Joys of Moderate Multi-Pitch … and How You Can Enjoy It, Too!
Visualize with me for a moment. Pick any climbing video from the archive in your brain where those with a more responsible hippocampus have actual useful memories stored. It could be a retro Lynn Hill biopic, the most recent Adam Ondra scream session,...
Black Diamond Introduces First Climbing Shoe Line
From cams to harnesses to belay devices and recently ropes, too, Black Diamond has consistently delivered climbers with high-quality technical climbing gear for decades on end. Yet, even with such a wide breadth of offerings, they've had one missing component to their...
Climbing Destination Guide: Yangshuo, China
A post shared by HASINGHAA (@hasinghaa) on Jun 13, 2017 at 10:23pm PDT The uniqueness of Yangshuo’s landscape is impossible to overstate. It’s covered by limestone karst towers as far as the eye can see, making the entire area feel both magical and alien. That might...
No Pro Climbers, No Pro Production: An Authentic Look at Climbing The Nose
I'm no pro climber and certainly no Alex Honnold (making us mortals look bad) but I did put together a video from a recent climb of El Cap (The Nose) that I think turned out pretty fun. Maybe a stretch since it's lacking both pro climbers and pro film crews, but...
Review: Gnarly Nutrition Whey & Vegan Protein Powder
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. But at Moja Gear, we only work with brands and products that we personally endorse—companies that we think are rad. Protein and why you need it as a climber Protein: as humans, it's a fundamental macronutrient; as athletes, our...
When Bodybuilders Go Bouldering
We’d love to give a nice description, but we don’t have a fucking clue what’s going on here. For actual climbing videos, check our archives of 200+ climbing clips sure to satisfy your stoke. Want more? Get our awesome climbing newsletter, delivered weekly. [title...
Climbers Vs Baboons
The following content was originally published on VDiff Climbing, which provides simple illustrations for safe climbing techniques. VDiff owners and founders, Neil & Maria, have climbed over 25 big walls, including solo and first ascents, enough alpine summits to...
3 Methods for How to Build a Trad Anchor with Beth Rodden
In this video, veteran climber Beth Rodden explains three different methods for building a trad anchor, based on varying circumstances of rock that you might encounter. In the final two examples, Beth uses the Metolius Equalizer—a lightweight and convenient piece of...
Climbing Destination Guide: Paklenica National Park, Croatia
Paklenica, situated just outside of the quaint, seaside village of Starigrad and nestled in Croatia's picturesque Velebit Mountain range, is one of Europe's best kept secrets. Its limestone cliffs offer a wide variety of climbs at all difficulty levels...
Chuff, Chuff, Away: Overcoming Those High-Gravity Days
Sometimes you yell and curse as you kick the wall—furious with yourself for falling again on a move that you know you can execute. Days like this will happen. Even on days you feel rested. It’ll happen on days you that you took your vitamins, ate your...
Rock Climbing Fundamentals eBook: Terms, Tips, and Techniques for the New Climber
Rock Climbing Fundamentals will provide you with knowledge of climbing history, terms, techniques, and gear so that you feel confident at the gym or crag. Chapters covered in this eBook are as follows: A Brief History of Climbing Styles of Climbing An...
Madaleine Sorkin’s Quest to Climb The Honeymoon Is Over (5.13c) on Long’s Peak
The Diamond on Long's Peak in Colorado stands as one of the greatest testing grounds for difficult, alpine rock climbing. And for Madaleine Sorkin, a Colorado-based climber drawn toward challenging and adventurous climbs, the infamous route The Honeymoon Is...
Gear Giveaway: Metolius Ultralight Master Cam 5-Pack
Editor’s note: this giveaway has ended! The winner, Britney C. of Truckee, CA has been contacted. Check back for our next giveaway, running about once per month. About the prize 100% made in the USA, Metolius Ultralight Master Cams are must-have for...
Book Review: Tommy Caldwell’s The Push
In more ways than one, legendary climber, Tommy Caldwell's life has forever been indelibly tied—both voluntarily and involuntarily—to the act of struggling. And while to some degree, we've seen glimpses into his eight-year battle with the Dawn Wall, heard folkloric...
Essay: What A Long, Strangely Normalized Trip It’s Been—The Role of Counterculture in Modern-Day Climbing
Picture this: It’s 1968 in San Francisco. Your buddy invites you to the opening of a small new clothing company downtown, a friend of a friend’s new business venture called The North Face. After a long day of bouldering and messing around in the...
American Alpine Club Launches United We Climb Campaign to Protect Public Lands
The American Alpine Club, the nation’s leading mountaineering and climbing organization, today kicks off its largest fundraising membership drive of the year to combat threats to the vertical frontier. The T-shirt membership drive runs until July 1...
Are These Climbing’s Best Chalk Bags? Introducing STATIC + Moja Gear
A chalk bag is more than just a sack of powder ... It's your salvation at your edge, your partner on your greatest sends, and even a reflection of your character, too. Your chalk bag should be something you love, a piece of gear that will last for...
