Climbing

Why K2 and Annapurna Kill Where Everest Survives

Explore what makes routes like K2, Annapurna, and the Eiger deadly: altitude, weather, technical difficulty,…

September 21, 2026 • by Marcus Kwan

Training Protocols for Climbing Finger and Upper Body Strength

Learn the fingerboard protocols, campus board progressions, and core work climbers use to build finger…

September 21, 2026 • by Elliot Hargrove

How to Choose Your First Set of Climbing Gear

Learn what climbing gear beginners need to start safely: ropes, harnesses, shoes, belay devices, and…

September 21, 2026 • by Brynn Castellano

Sport Climbing vs Trad Climbing: Essential Differences Explained

Learn how sport and trad climbing differ in protection, equipment, costs, and training. Understand which…

September 21, 2026 • by Theo Marlowe

Climbing Grades Explained: Systems, Standards, and What They Measure

Learn how climbing grades work across YDS, V-scale, Font, and British systems, what each grade…

September 21, 2026 • by Naomi Ferreira