Off Belay

As the sport continues to grow, the topic of inclusiveness in climbing has come to the forefront. Films and articles about women in...

As the weather warms and the outdoor climbing season begins, a good habit to develop is the regular inspection/maintenance of climbing...

Personal Anchor Systems Before we go any further, there is one rule to follow: Do not fall onto your tether! There are valid arguments...

As posted in another entry, Affordable Sport Climbing Gear, the most affordable sport climbing set available in Canada comes it at a...

Update: As of March 2019, the most affordable climbing gear in Canada can all be found on decathlon.ca A list of Canadian retailers that...

With the current value of the $CND, shopping within Canada for climbing equipment is likely the most economical option. Take advantage...

This should be a near complete list of climbing facilities in Canada. The only ones we intentionally left off the list are YMCAs with...

If you are climbing regularly there is a good chance your are wearing down two or more pairs of shoes every year. Brand new climbing...

Climbers can get away with bad habits for years. You will learn a lot from the mistakes you walk away from, I promise. Unfortunately,...

In my completely biased opinion… all new climbers should become proficient with a tube device like the ATC, learn to use an assisted...

So you've discovered climbing. Here's some advice to help you buy that first pair of rock climbing shoes: 1) Go to a shop that has the...