How to Wash, Store, and Inspect Your Climbing Rope
Grit, not falls, is what kills most ropes. Fine dust and sand work into the sheath, grinding down the nylon core from the inside. Keeping a rope off…
Aug 04, 2026
Practical advice on technique, training, and gear.
Grit, not falls, is what kills most ropes. Fine dust and sand work into the sheath, grinding down the nylon core from the inside. Keeping a rope off…
When I bought my first sport setup, I wasted money on gear I didn't touch for two years. For your first outdoor season, you really only need a few…