Mar 15, 2015 The new model Petzl Meteor, at $85-100. Not a hard shell (polystyrene covered by plastic shell), but the best rock climbing helmet that I've used. View Message

Mar 12, 2015 Sarah, it's your life. You know how to belay correctly. Never trust, or partner with, anyone who does anything that you know is dangerous and lethal. View Message

Mar 11, 2015 Good climbing areas can be found in, and around, the city. Great hiking and biking, great fishing (rivers north of the city), good golf, and good (not great) snow skiing in the… View Message

Mar 10, 2015 Your quandary is self-selected: approach shoes are not for hiking, and hiking shoes/boots are not for approaching (walking on rock). But to answer the question directly, Five T… View Message

Feb 27, 2015 There is no excuse for using old or questionable equipment. supertopo.com/climbing/thre… View Message

Feb 23, 2015 If you have any question of the viability of a rope for any reason: retire it. Do not rely on any preconceived notions that you or others may have about what might be, could be… View Message