Author: Sneha Saha

So, are there any actual benefits to wearing climbing pants like the Prana or E9? It took me about three months to get a pair, and I was happy to change from my old jeans. The advantage of climbing pants is that they are stretchy and breathable, absorb sweat well, do not get wet and are very durable. Plus, you get the freedom to move like crazy. Let’s go into more detail about why you need these benefits and why pants with these features are good climbing pants. Fact: These benefits are measurable and objective. Elastic material – Essential for climbing. The…

Only one person in 20 who summits Everest summits K2. K2 is often referred to as the Siren of the Himalayas. K2 is also one of the most dangerous mountains in the world – the fatality rate is 25%, whereas Everest is 6.5%. In addition to the lack of Sherpas, support, fixed ropes and routes on K2, the more unpredictable weather and avalanches, the technicality and steepness of the climb, as well as the logistics of the climb and trek, make K2 more difficult than Everest. With 8611 meters, it is the second-highest peak in the world, second only to…

If you’ve decided to push your path to the limit in climbing , congratulations! In fact, you have prepared the infamous nasty course! There is no way to fix this. You will have many failures in the future, but making the right mistakes now will really help you succeed later. Let’s begin. 1: Know that design is a process! There is a beginning, a middle and an end. Sometimes it is a short process and sometimes it takes a very long time, but if you know your own process, you can make the most of each ascent. This is the…

Most people, including myself, have bike helmets, so I was wondering if I could wear a bike helmet when I started climbing. I thought any helmet was better than his. Later experienced climbers said that cycling helmets and mountaineering helmets are actually very different and can lose protection if replaced. Does it make sense? But what if you don’t have a climbing helmet? You can still wear a bike helmet – this is a climbing helmet and a bike helmet. We’ll do some comparisons. Short Answer: No. You must not use a bicycle helmet when climbing. This is because some…

I recently watched Stone Locals | Rediscovering the soul of climbing in Patagonia, an amazing documentary about five different people who explain how climbing has helped them cope with life’s challenges. I was inspired to share with you how climbing has affected and changed my life. Although I am an active person, I am not an avid climber and I have never had a passion for sports, but climbing has become an integral part of my life over the past 7 years. Since I started climbing, it has become my favorite place to heal, train, relieve stress, socialize, meditate, and…

Climbing and bouldering are challenging sports. I love this part, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love. There are tons of guides on the internet on how to warm up before hitting a wall or in a bouldering room. Likewise, many articles explain how to stretch different muscle groups for maximum effect. How to prepare for another climb? Mental health for sports is essential for any sport. Here are eight tips for you: Eliminate Fear of FailureImprove Hip FlexibilityBrain Workout is the Best MuscleRecovering from WorkoutManage Your ExpectationsKnow When Not to ClimbAbout Your Weaknesses Be honest Finding…

Camping and hiking are fun, but forest nights get pretty dull without lights and good camping chairs. For many years the Camping Gas Lantern or Camping Fuel Lantern was the de facto standard for camping lighting, but the advent of powerful LED lights replaced it. Today, most people find camping gas lanterns bulky, heavy, and outdated, especially with recent advances in LED and battery technology. But if you want a flame engine camping lantern, there are still good options. In this article, we will take a look at the best camping gas lanterns of 2020. Read more. But if you…

We all know that all of you have trouble in cleaning your climbing and bouldering shoes. Climbers don’t have a reputation for being the cleanest and neatest people on the planet, for being honest. We spend days or weeks in cars or tents near the mountains, eating cheap food so that we can spend all our time on what we love: mountaineering. We’ve put together some of the easiest and fastest guides to keeping your climbing shoes clean. So, how do you clean your climbing boots? Climbing shoes can be washed in two ways: machine wash and hand wash. Follow…

Since 2016, the climbing industry has been booming and has become more and more popular. The bouldering industry has experienced tremendous growth during the past two years. Bouldering is when you climb altitude 1215 without a route. Compared to sport climbing, courses generally require more skill and strength. Bouldering is a climbing sport with a history of more than a century and is likely to continue to grow as more and more accessible indoor rock climbing walls become more open worldwide. There are many reasons why bouldering is so popular with many, and it is becoming more and more popular.…

Of course, you learn from your mistakes. But sometimes it takes too long and too late! You don’t have to make every mistake yourself. In this climbing article, we will explain more severe mistakes in climbing and bouldering training. There is no recipe for success in bouldering and climbing training that suits everyone equally. Depending on your level of experience, level of climbing, strengths and weaknesses, and individual factors, specific approaches can be very beneficial or even harmful. However, some are not suitable for all climbers. Or at least it’s so unfavourable that it can usually be classified as a…