We don’t just go hiking at Hike the Planet. We climb too! Allow us to regale you with trip reports, training tips, and the best rock climbing gear reviews around.
The 11 Best Apps for Rock Climbers
The Best Apps for Rock Climbers Table of Contents The Best Apps for Rock Climbers1. Mountain Project App2. Gaia GPS3. PeakVisor App4. MyClimb App5. Climbing Weather App6.Rakkup7.BeastMaker Training App8.Pinnacle Climb…
Scarpa Mojito Review: Durable, Minimal, and Casual
The Scarpa Mojito Table of Contents The Scarpa MojitoThe Scarpa Mojito at a GlanceScarpa MojitoProsConsScarpaComfortDurabilityHiking PerformanceClimbing and Scrambling PerformanceCrack ClimbingCasual UseSimilar Approach ShoesOverall Rating and Best UsesWhere To Buy the…
Meditation for Rock Climbers: How Mindfulness Will Make You a Better Climber
Disclaimer: The following article is based purely on my own experience. I am not a meditation expert, and I have only a rough understanding of how the brain works. I…
The 8 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Crack Climbing 2020
If you want to Climb Crack, you’re going to need the right shoes for the job. Check out our list of the 8 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Crack Climbing to find the best pair for you!
Review: Black Diamond Technician vs. Petzl Adjama Climbing Harness Comparison
Petzl Adjama vs. The Black Diamond Technician Climbing Harness: Which is Better? Table of Contents Petzl Adjama vs. The Black Diamond Technician Climbing Harness: Which is Better?Petzl Adjama Climbing HarnessBlack…
Review: La Sportiva TX4 vs. 5.10 Guide Tennie Approach Shoe Comparison
La Sportiva TX4 vs. Five Ten Guide Tennie: Battle of the Approach Shoes Table of Contents La Sportiva TX4 vs. Five Ten Guide Tennie: Battle of the Approach ShoesLa Sportiva…
Learn How to Crack Climb with these 11 Tips
How to Crack Climb: 11 Tips to Help You Get Addicted Table of Contents How to Crack Climb: 11 Tips to Help You Get Addicted1. Forget Everything You Know about…
Lightning Safety: 8 Ways to Avoid Getting Zapped
When recreating in the great outdoors, there are several risk factors that are not as commonly found in an urban environment. To stay safe, an outdoor adventurer must learn what…
14 Tips to Put Together the Best Rock Climbing Road Trip Ever!
Are you planning a rock climbing road trip? Finally taking the time to visit all those dream climbing destinations? A road trip is a cheap, fun way to explore the…
A Brief Guide to Rock Climbing in Flagstaff, Arizona
Rock Climbing in Flagstaff, Arizona Table of Contents Rock Climbing in Flagstaff, ArizonaFlagstaff, ArizonaFlagstaff Rock Climbing-A Few ConsiderationsFlagstaff Climbing SeasonFlagstaff Sport ClimbingFlagstaff Trad and Crack ClimbingFlagstaff Bouldering Update July 29,…
Review: Gossamer Gear Type II 26 Summit Pack
Update 1/12/2020: It appears that this pack is no longer being made. If you’re looking for a similar (and cheaper) pack, check out our review of the REI Flash 22…
10 Signs That You Have a Bad Belayer
10 Signs that You Have a Bad Belayer Table of Contents 10 Signs that You Have a Bad Belayer1. Your Belayer is a Shark2. They insist on tying in with…