A Review of Esther Smith’s Hangboard Program for Finger Recovery
byAbout 8 weeks ago my left ring finger started to ache. I thought I had strained it, or maybe it was sore after a…
Journal
A continuous stream of climbing inspiration. Enjoy community-submitted stories, photo blogs, interviews, and more, meant to enliven the rock warrior in you.
Essay: A Note From the Sidelines — How to Pass the Time while Injured
byWhen most climbers get injured, the first thing they ask is, what can I do to stay strong? I was no exception when I…
Black Diamond Athlete Seb Bouin: First Ascents in Turkey – Lily’s Eye: Episode 1-3
bySeb 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…
Why You (and Every Climber) Should Keep a Climbing Journal
byIt’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…
Gear Review: Petzl Sirocco Helmet
byMoja Gear accepts reviews from trusted climbers and gear testers. The opinions reflected in our reviews do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Moja…
Dear Tabitha: A Story of Reflection and Loss in Climbing
byThe sunrise touches the Cadillac Cliffs of Acadia first in October. Tabitha and I scramble up the rocks, racing to the top just minutes…
6 Ways to Start Climbing Outside and Skip Your Sketchiest Days
byYour quick-draws glimmer, lockers shine, the rope is painstakingly uncoiled from its packaging and flaked end to end, helmet without a scratch, your shoes…
Death on Toubkal: Face to Face with the Risk of Mountaineering
byBack then, I wasn’t a serious climber, by any stretch of the imagination. I went to the local sport crag on weekends, bouldered, took…
Climbing Pack Gear Review: Black Diamond Creek 50
byHow did I decide on the Creek 50 climbing pack? Here is what I learned in looking for a sturdy, functional pack with a…
Exciting Changes at Moja Gear – Part II
byMeet the new owner of MojaGear.com! Gear guides, stories, athlete profiles, destination guides and more to come from Moja Gear to your inbox each…
Exciting Changes at Moja Gear
byIn August 2019 Moja Gear changed ownership. In the letter below, co-founders Sander DiAngelis and Natalie Siddique, express their appreciation and love for the…
Climber Spotlight: Beth Rodden on Redpointing Tips, Training, and Nutrition
byThe subjective nature of rock climbing will never allow us to determine a definitive “best,” but among the contenders of our sport’s most accomplished…