Climber Confessional: On Listening to Your Gut and Your Child
This is a Climber Confessional: an honest recounting of a climbing experience you’re less than proud of but have learned a valuable lesson from. Have your own story to share? Submit yours here. A few years back I was teaching my daughter how to belay me on sport lead....
2017 AAC 24th Hueco Rock Rodeo Recap
As one of the most highly anticipated bouldering events of the year, 2017's 24th annual American Alpine Club Hueco Rock Rodeo—held from February 10-12 in Hueco Tanks, Texas—surely did not disappoint. Despite the windless 80-degree conditions (in other words, the...
New 2017 Petzl GriGri + (Plus) Review and Comparison
First came the original GriGri prototype, then the GriGris 1 and 2, and now finally, Petzl's 2017 GriGri + ... the next iteration of what many rock climbers consider the world's greatest belay device. The much anticipated GriGri + from Petzl comes at a time where...
9 Tips for Coping with Anxieties of Life on the Road
We’ve been on the road for a little over 8 months and I’ve been thinking a lot about living life without fear and how glorious that would be, especially for days when I feel like I’m afraid of everything. There’s definitely something to be said for...
David Lama’s Life of Climbing — Release of Cerro Torre Film
As the son of a sherpa, climbing—and David Lama's attraction to big mountains—have been part of his life since his earliest days ... and since then, he's found a way to excel at virtually every discipline in the sport. Capable of pushing hard grades on rock, ice,...
Community Poll: Diversity and the Olympics—A Gold Medal For Rock Climbing?
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. Editor’s note: Please add your input...
Climbing Destination Guide: Skaha Bluffs, British Columbia
Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park is located in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, which is known for its relatively warm, dry climate. This makes Skaha an ideal spring and fall destination when Squamish is too wet and the Bow Valley is too cold. The surrounding valley is...
Joe Kinder’s Development and Ascent of Rifle’s Planet Garbage (5.14d)
Few climbers experience the entire life cycle of a route: from scoping out a line, to bolting it, and finally fulfilling its ascent. This arduous and artistic process demands immense passion, discipline, and motivation—an ability to actualize the potential of a...
Climbing News: Support for Adaptive Climbers, First Female V14 in Font, and IFSC Preview
Story 1: The North Face sponsors Adaptive Climbing Initiative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8gyNf56rIM&feature=youtu.be Major outdoor brand The North Face will sponsor Paradox Sports’ Adaptive Climbing Initiative (ACI), a program designed to increase accessibility...
Five Yoga Poses for Crack Climbing Performance
Whether you’re gearing up to climb the sandstone splitters of Indian Creek or Red Rocks, the big walls of Yosemite, the funky lines of Joshua Tree, the granite of North Carolina, or the horizontal cracks of the Gunks, one thing is for sure—it’s crack climbing season....
Sasha DiGiulian Helps Design World’s First Rock Climbing Emoji
Yesterday, EmojiPedia—creators of the majority of emojis in the world—released the design for rock climbing emojis, which were inspired by a submission from Sasha DiGiulian, after she noted the need for one in a tweet: A good idea and not yet covered in the new emoji...
Dirtbag Dwellings: Kim and Graham McGrenere of Victoria, Canada
Dirtbag Dwellings is a series where we seek to capture the stories of climbers living on the fringe … in their vehicles. This feature was shot in early spring 2017 in Bishop, California. Quick bites Age(s): Kim is 28, Graham is 29 Occupation: Graham...
Everything You Need to Know About Campus Board Training, With Eric Hörst
For a number of reasons, the campus board often serves as an intimidating feature of the gym for many climbers; in many cases, because we have no idea how to start. But if seeking to improve as a boulderer or sport climber, then the campus board can undoubtedly serve...
This is Why — Mina Leslie-Wujastyk on Expectations, Vulnerability, and Failure
In this week's Friday Flick Pick, filmmaker Dan Cheetham gives us an intimate look into the life and role of climbing for one of the UK's top female climbers, Mina Leslie-Wujastyk. In this beautifully shot short, Mina reflects on challenges encountered in her life and...
Top 7 Best Recovery Tools for Rock Climbers
Recovery—arguably the most important step in your training—often gets neglected by climbers. Yet, taking the time to regularly release tension in your muscles and joints can make an enormous difference in your strength and overall health. The easiest and most...
Climber Spotlight: An Interview with Free Soloist, Matt Bush
Cape Fear (5.12a), South Africa. Photo: Micky Wiswedel From completely ropeless one-armed dangling to upside down bat hangs over the edge of cliffs, South African free soloist, Matt Bush, has pursued a path in climbing that few others dare to explore. With an...
Community Poll: Skins vs Shirts — Equality in Indoor Climbing
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. Editor’s note: Please add your input in the 1-question...
Climber Confessional: A Learning Experience in How Not to Use a GriGri
This is a Climber Confessional: an honest recounting of a climbing experience you’re less than proud of but have learned a valuable lesson from. Have your own story to share? Submit yours here. “Just learn to belay with it properly,” I said. “You shouldn’t have to let...
Margo Hayes Sends La Rambla (5.15a/9a+)
Just a few weeks ago, 19-year-old Margo Hayes made history by becoming the first female ever to climb 5.15a with her ascent of La Rambla in Siurana, Spain. Chances are, you saw this image all over social media: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ_Hz2WldJb/ Now it's time to...
Best of 2016: Louder Than Eleven Film Reel
For this week’s Friday Flick Pick, we're featuring this beautiful and inspiring reel of 2016 climbing footage created by the talented producers at Louder Than Eleven. Enjoy. Want more climbing content? Get our awesome climbing newsletter, delivered weekly. ...
Climbing News: Passing of Royal Robbins, Wins for Ashima and Kai, Jeff Lowe, and Notable Ascents
Story 1: Climbing pioneer and legend, Royal Robbins dies at 82 Rock climbing pioneer and legend, Royal Robbins (1935-2017) passed away on Tuesday, March 14 at age 82, reportedly after battling a long illness. Royal, a visionary of climbing's Golden Age era in the '60s...
