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Six of Oregon's Best Rock Climbing Areas (Plus Routes Not to Miss)

A climber's guide to six standout crags in and near Oregon: Smith Rock, Trout Creek, Broughton Bluff, Viento, Beacon Rock and French's Dome, with classic...

Jesse Rubenstein
How to Pick Climbing Shoes: Fit, Style & Performance Tips - Next Adventure

How to Pick Climbing Shoes: Fit, Style & Performance Tips

How to choose climbing shoes by fit, closure, material, and downturn, with sizing tips for bouldering, sport, trad, and gym climbing from Next Adventure's climbing...

Jami Riener
How to Buy a Climbing Harness - Next Adventure

How to Buy a Climbing Harness

How to choose a climbing harness: parts of a harness, matching it to sport, trad or alpine climbing, safety certifications, fit, gear loops and packability....

Ka'elo Lindsey
How to Select a Belay Device for Climbing - Next Adventure

How to Select a Belay Device for Climbing

How to choose a belay device: tube-style vs. assisted braking vs. figure-8, plus rope compatibility, weight, and multipitch considerations. ...

Ka'elo Lindsey
A Comprehensive Guide to Climbing Helmets: Differences, Sizing, and Proper Wear - Next Adventure

Climbing Helmets Guide: Types, Sizing and Proper Fit

Hardshell, hybrid or foam? How climbing helmet types differ, how to size and fit one, and when to replace it. ...

Epou Oden Brentmar
Essential Gear List for Rock Climbing - Next Adventure

Essential Gear List for Rock Climbing

A complete rock climbing gear checklist covering starter gear, top roping, sport, trad, bouldering, mountaineering, and glacier travel. ...

Jami Riener
Basic Guide to Climbing Shoes & How They Fit - Next Adventure

Climbing Shoes Guide: Types and How They Should Fit

Neutral, moderate or aggressive? How each climbing shoe type performs, which climbing it suits, and how a climbing shoe should fit. ...

Epou Brentmar
The Rock Climbing Guide to Potrero Chico, Mexico - Next Adventure

The Rock Climbing Guide to Potrero Chico, Mexico

A staff climber's trip report and planning guide for Potrero Chico, Mexico: getting there, where to stay, when to go, what gear to pack, and...

Omar Abbasi