Experience counts for a great deal and is of vital importance, since the vast majority of ice climbs are “traditional” are need to be equipped with runners and belays. These climbs are distinctly more ...

"French belays", so called since they are often used at French crags, are easily recognizable as they lack a belay chain and connectors, and are therefore comprised of only two resin anchors through ...

Port Hedland is home to the world's largest export port and is dominated by the iron ore trade. At the heart of the industry ...

We allow our climbers to use their own climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags. Personal belay devices and carabiners are prohibited; belays will be given using GRIGRI’s and carabiners provided by ...

The first day at the base of the wall, as Clarky belays, Sweeny begins boldly working his way upward, drilling hole after hole. Almost all of the holes are too hollow to hold a screw from which to ...

Treat these sections as mini-climbs, taking proper belays, placing runners as required and belaying as normal. Using natural anchor points such as spikes can speed up the process. By keeping the pitch ...

Our climbing wall is 13 metres high, has 18 different routes of various grades and includes two TruBlue Auto-Belays. Sessions available include: Open climb: for anyone that has passed a competency ...

As well as a helmet, harness and suitable mountain boots, you need a light rack and a rope, as you may need to make some belays and pitch the occasional short difficulty. In terms of a scrambling rack ...

One person ‘lead climbs’, the same as on a sport route, taking the risk of climbing above the bolts that would catch them if they fall, while the other belays. For the next pitch, they’ll ...

Rock climbing and bouldering gyms in Melbourne are everywhere. Whether you’re looking for a fun social spot after work or a ...

Del McCoury Band at the Egyptian Theatre Grammy Award-winning Del McCoury Band will wrap up its three-night run on Nov. 9 at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St. The group, named “Entertainer of the ...

For marathon belays in freezing temps or winter excursions requiring maximum warmth while maintaining a reasonable weight, the Rab Neutrino Pro ($400) stands out as one of the best down jackets ...