Climbing Tips: Opening a Brand New Sterling Rope
**Climbing is inherently dangerous. This video is not a substitution for personal instruction with a professional instructor or a guide.** So you just purchased your first rope and you are…
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Climbing Tips: Inspecting & Caring For a Climbing Rope
The rope is your lifeline and requires a tremendous amount of love and care. In this video, CMRCA Team Member Mario Wild demonstrates how to inspect a climbing rope to…
Read OnClimbing Gear: Choosing The Right Quickdraws For Your Climb
In this video, CMRCA Team Member Jon Imong provides overview of different types of quickdraws and offers tips on how to select the best quickdraw for your personal rack. **Climbing…
Read OnClimbing Gear: Choosing the Right Climbing Shoes
Wearing the right shoes will help you excel tremendously in climbing and make it more enjoyable at the same time. The best shoes for you may not be the most…
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In this video, CMRCA Team Member Jon Imong discusses the differences, benefits, and limitations of three different types of Black Diamond Belay Devices: the ATC, ATC XP, and ATC Guide.…
Read OnClimbing Gear: Choosing a Climbing Harness
You may have noticed that there are many different types of harnesses to choose from. Each brand and model offers something different so how do we know we are choosing…
Read OnClimbing Skills: PBUS Belay Method For Top Rope Climbing
Knowing how to belay properly and safely is one of the most essential skills in rock climbing. In this video, CMRCA guide Ooan Kongsingh demonstrates how to belay a top…
Read OnClimbing Skills: Correctly Tying a Figure 8 Knot
Climbers use the figure 8 knot to connect him or herself to the rope and the belayer. Knowing how to tie a figure 8 knot correctly is one of the…
Read OnClimbing Skills: Load and Use a Belay Device
Loading the belay device is an important first step to help ensure safety during climbing for both the belayer and the climber. Making mistakes during this stage can often result…
Read OnAn Unforgettable Experience with the International School of Milan
During July of 2014 thirteen students and two teachers from the International School of Milan embarked on a three week expedition throughout Thailand. The focus of the expedition was to…
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