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Intro to Outdoor Climbing: Learn to Rock Climb in Under 45 Minutes

Intro to Outdoor Climbing: Learn to Rock Climb in Under 45 Minutes

October 2, 2014January 26, 2015 Pieter Neethling
Welcome to a great starting place for anyone new to climbing. Whether you’ve got some climbing experience or your brand spanking new to the sport, this page will give you valuable resources to help ... Read More
30+ Climbing Guides and Instructors Speak Out: "What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Outdoor Rock Climbing?"

30+ Climbing Guides and Instructors Speak Out: “What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Outdoor Rock Climbing?”

September 26, 2014October 30, 2014 Pieter Neethling
It can be thrilling to get started in your climbing journey. As you learn to climb, a whole world of possibilities begins to open up for you. Looking back on their years of climbing, many experienced ... Read More
Clove Hitch Magic! Learn to Make a Quick Clove Hitch

Clove Hitch Magic! Learn to Make a Quick Clove Hitch

September 17, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
Learning a new knot is like being bit by a radioactive spider and getting a new super power. Being confident in the assortment of climbing knots is super helpful in climbing.... Read More
Butterfly Coil Technique (Includes AWESOME Rope Backpack Method)

Butterfly Coil Technique (Includes AWESOME Rope Backpack Method)

September 12, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
A well coiled rope is a well loved rope. Being able to take good care of your rope will come in handy  every time you climb.... Read More
Get Back Down Here: Lowering from the Top of a Climb

Get Back Down Here: Lowering from the Top of a Climb

August 15, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
If climbing up the rock is the ice cream, being lowered off the rock is the cherry on top for alot of new climbers.... Read More
Tips, Tricks and Mind Hacks for Rock Climbing

Tips, Tricks and Mind Hacks for Rock Climbing

July 17, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
Before you get up on the rock and get going I’m going to take a minute to talk to you about the fundamentals of rock climbing and I’m going to share some mental hacks that are really going to help... Read More
Cracking the Rock Climbing Harness Code: How to Put on a Harness

Cracking the Rock Climbing Harness Code: How to Put on a Harness

June 29, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
Its a beautiful sunny day, you’ve hiked all the way to the place to the base of the rock you will conquer, you’re ready for some climbing, and then you pull out a bundled mess from your rock climb... Read More
Climbing Terms: The Language of Rock Climbing

Climbing Terms: The Language of Rock Climbing

June 11, 2014October 9, 2014 Pieter Neethling
Everything in the world, from school to sports, has its own unique languages. As you begin rock climbing, it can become overwhelming to remember all the different terms. To help you shuffle throug... Read More

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