Of all the shoes in our quiver, the Katana Lace is the one we reach for most, whether we’re sport climbing at Smith Rock, multi-pitch climbing in Red Rock Canyon, or ascending finger cracks in Indian Creek. What stands out most about the Katana is its ability to do almost everything...
I have worn mythos for over a decade, however the new eco version break down incredibly quickly. After only three months of climbing both toes had broken down. It is still the same comfortable shoe but not worth buying an eco product that lasts 1/4 the normal length of the previous versi...
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shoes are one of the mostimportant pieces of kit for any keen rock climber. In fact, after agood climbing rope,rock climbing shoesshould be near the top of your list and if you’re just planning to goboulderingthen they should definitely be your number one purchase. Like agood pair of ...
I ran into Monument Canyon,my recently awakened palate tasting the salt of my sweating brow. I could hear Dave right behind me, his energy urging me up the trail. The slender, familiar prow of Independence Monument came into view. We reached the base, put on our climbing shoes and soloed...
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winter time is quite impossible. Sorry to disappoint you. The snow is usually deep and you cannot walk. If it is ferrata like Zugspitze then cables will be in ice. Using snow shoes or skis is one option but this is only for some mountains. I do not think Zugzspitze can be one of ...
Then, lastly, wear your shoes. Make sure the straps and laces are out of the way. Setting Up the Belayer’s Gear Now, it’s time to prepare the belayer, in this case, my Sweetie. First, she dons her harness properly as described above and takes a locking carabiner and a belay devic...
Free solo climbing is a form of technical rock climbing that is performed without any rope or other protective equipment. Climbers are only using the shoes on their feet and climbing chalk on their hands to climb the route. Is it legal to climb El Capitan?
We found ourselves at Vallecito Creek and Shawn and Natalie decided to switch to their water shoes. I opted to keep my mountaineering boots on (I really did not have a choice). I managed to cross without getting my feet wet. Shawn took a nice stroll through the creek. Shortly after ...