5 Ways to Convince Your Partner that You Should Rock Climb More
Unless your romantic relationship and your closest belaytionship are with the same person, you probably have trouble with climbing time coming between you and your partner. But do not despair! Moja Gear has the secret to better climbing AND better relationships. What...
Climber Spotlight: Jacob Bach on Creativity, Ego, and Community
Once I was introduced to the outdoor industry, I met a world filled with good people and quickly realized how many people in my life were toxic. Performance, especially improv, is riddled with alcoholism, drug use, and ego. As a rock climbing coach and mentor, I get...
The Mandala: The Untold Story
Big thanks to Kris Hampton of The Power Company podcast for bringing this video to light. Troy Fauteux tells the story of this incredible fight up The Mandala (V12) in Bishop, CA. Check out episode 156 of the Power Company podcast to hear an interview with Troy...
Rock Climbing Destination Guide: Squamish, British Columbia
Overview: Rock climbing in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Not only does Squamish have some of the best rock climbing around, but it is also known as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. In between Vancouver and Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky...
Climbing Through Pregnancy: An Interview with Caroline Ciavaldini
Caroline Ciavaldini has long stood out as one of the most polyvalent female climbers out there. We have seen her tackle sport lines like Mind Control 8c+/5.14c in Oliana, Spain, and we have also seen her take on impressive trad lines in places like Pembrokeshire, UK;...
How to Make Your Own Homemade Collagen Supplement
The rock climbing world has been abuzz with talk of collagen supplements lately. We'll show you how you can make a homemade collagen supplement with the chicken and turkey leftovers that are usually thrown away. But why is collagen important, anyway? Is supplementing...
Gear Review: La Sportiva Oxygym Shoes for Indoor Gym Climbing
When choosing a gym shoe, durability and comfort are my primary considerations. For this reason, I recommend the La Sportiva Oxygym rock climbing shoes. I’m an outdoor rock climber who goes to the climbing gym for training. While I do sometimes have fun climbing in...
Gear Guide: Best Rock Climbing Pants
Finding the Best Rock Climbing Pants for You As a rock climber, you need pants to keep yourself protected without hindering your ability to move. This crucial piece of gear can make or break your day at the crag, so we've created this list of the Top 8 Climbing Pants...
An Interview with Emily Harrington
I only work on my weaknesses. This was the first bit of wisdom Emily Harrington shared with us at Moja Gear as she described her training philosophy and life of adventure. Even though Emily is most famously known as a rock climber, she could more accurately be...
DangerStikTV: Emily Harrington’s Accident
Pro rock climber Emily Harrington and mountaineer Adrian Ballinger are back with Season Two of DangerStikTV, a series following their international climbing, skiing, and mountaineering expeditions. Emily's 40-foot fall on El Cap was big news at the end of 2019. Rumors...
Life on the Road: What is the Financial Cost? (Part 2/2)
This is part two of a two-part series about living on the road. First, we looked at various means of funding a nomadic lifestyle. Here, we detail the financial costs. What’s your preference: local brews or water? Beans or meat? A crusty old minivan or the latest...
How to Make a Living on the Road (Part 1/2)
This is part one of a two-part series about making a living on the road. First, we’ll look at various means of funding a nomadic lifestyle. In part two, we’ll detail how much money you’ll need … the cold hard costs. The mountains call for some, and the open road for...
Kevin Jorgeson on Tales from the Steep
Digital Stoke Media's series Tales from the Steep is a series of stories told by the world's greatest climbers. Kevin Jorgeson, who partnered with Tommy Caldwell in completing the first free climb of the Dawn Wall on El Cap, tells a story from his younger years...
Best Rock Climbing Training Infographic Ever!
Moja Gear has simplified the complexities of training for climbing into the best rock climbing training infographic ever. Zoom in to discover how specific exercises relate to types of training, and what terms trainers and coaches use to describe them. Interested in...
Climbing Destination Guide: Bouldering Leavenworth, Washington
Bouldering destination, Leavenworth, Washington is the most unexpected town outside of Slab City, California. Located along the scenic Cascade Highway #2 that bisects the state west to east, Leavenworth is a German-themed village that pops up practically out of...
Paul Robinson Bouldering in Leavenworth, WA
Paul Robinson's video of Leavenworth, WA wonderfully captures the beauty of Leavenworth wilderness and the magnificent shapes of the rock awaiting you. This bouldering video art was created together with Lizzy Ellison and Matt Fultz for Paul's YouTube channel. Related...
V15 Questions: Rock Climbing Trivia Quiz
Rock Climbing Training: 4x4s and ARCing for Power and Endurance
Have you been told you need more power when climbing? Have you been told you need more endurance? What exactly does this mean, and how do you go about getting it? Below, we share two simple workouts, 4x4s and ARCing, that will give you both power and endurance. What...
Rock Climbing Gear Guide: Best Rock Climbing Gear for Beginner Climbers
For the beginner rock climber, buying gear can be stressful and overwhelming. Don't worry, these recommendations will point you in the right direction. We have searched high and low to find the best entry-level gear, with a specific focus on safety, performance, and...
Matilda Söderlund on Golden For a Moment 5.14b (8c)
Matilda Söderlund's 14-day journey of becoming the first woman to rock climb Golden For a Moment, a 5.14b (8c) route in Utah. Some holds are so small that you can only fit one finger and some holds are so tiny that it's like pinching your iPhone. - Matilda Söderlund...
My Journey and Lessons Learned from Projecting Predator
Somehow, I did not fall off. The climbing flowed. I kept getting surprised by each additional hold I latched. Before I knew it, I had reached a new high point on the route.
