Climbing Fundamentals Archives - The Adventure Junkies

Buying gifts can be stressful and time consuming. On top of that, what if your friends obsess over one specific activity? We're here to help you choose the perfect gift for the rock climbing junkies in your lif... Read More...

49 of the Best Climbing Books of All Time

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

Are you looking for some great climbing-specific entertainment to help you relax on your next rest day? Maybe you're in the market for a great read to help you unwind in the evenings while you count down to you... Read More...

26 of the Best Mountain Climbing Movies of All Time

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

For those times when you’re not in the mood for unwinding with a book but are still looking for a dose of adventurous inspiration with a side of popcorn, a mountaineering film is the solution! Travel to the sum... Read More...

A Beginner’s Guide To Rock Climbing Terms

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

Have your friends taken you rock climbing but you found yourself lost in what seemed like a completely different language? Climbers use a lot of jargon to describe their sport, talk about their projects, rant a... Read More...

A Beginners Guide To Rock Climbing Knots

Derek Cheng

Climbing Fundamentals

There is little in climbing as important as rock climbing knots. They are, after all, what keeps you tied to the rope, which ensures you stay alive if you fall, and gives you the confidence to venture off into ... Read More...

A Beginners Guide To Sport Climbing Anchors

Derek Cheng

Climbing Fundamentals

So you're hooked on sport climbing and love the feeling of flying up bolted faces on immaculate rock. But the top of sport climbing routes can be confusing, and making a mistake can be fatal. How do you set up ... Read More...

How To Get Into Climbing – FAQ

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

So you’ve heard all the hype and want to try your hand at climbing. Maybe your friends are hitting the local crag each weekend? Maybe you saw the 60 Minutes Alex Honnold Special back in 2012? Maybe there’s a ne... Read More...

A Beginner’s Guide To Types Of Climbing

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

Rock climbing is a sport with a wide range of sub-disciplines. Feeling over your head trying to get everything straight? There is a lot to unpack here, so we’ve broken down the types of climbing to help your co... Read More...

35 Awesome Rock Climbing Tips for Beginners

Kim McGrenere

Climbing Fundamentals

So you've finally tried your hand at rock climbing and it turns out you love it! The physical challenge, the social aspects, the problem solving, the feeling of defying gravity – you’ve been hooked by it all. A... Read More...