School of Rock

From noobs to crushers, there's always more you can learn.

Fundamentals

The basics everyone should know. (14 articles)

Climbing Skills

Beginner to advanced skills for safe, efficient climbing. (26 articles)

Climbing Moves & Techniques

Tips to take your climbing up a grade. (17 articles)

Top Roping

New to climbing? Working out hard new moves? TR it! (4 articles)

Sport Climbing

Bolt clippin': low stress, high fun! (3 articles)

Trad Climbing

Pro and go. For many climbers, this is the sweet spot. (6 articles)

Bouldering

Low to the ground, but high in difficulty. (2 articles)

Alpine Climbing & Mountaineering

Cold nights, early starts, adventure, & marmots. (8 articles)

Ice Climbing

Sharp tools, hard ice, and cold temps. A thrill, both mental and physical. (4 articles)

Climbing Gear

What you need. How to use it. (13 articles)

Aid Climbing and Big Walls

Dreams of El Cap? There's a lot to learn. (6 articles)

Fixed Hardware: Bolting & Anchors

Technical details and instructions for bolts and other fixed hardware. (21 articles)

Injuries and Accidents

Prevent them. Escape from them. Recover from them. (14 articles)

Training

Climb better and stronger, with fewer injuries. (28 articles)

Today's Lesson

Baggage Handling on Your First Big Wall

The worst part of any long trip is dealing with luggage. Now imagine that instead of carrying your gear in a comfortable pack or on a rolling suitcase, youre dragging it behind you at the end of a rope. Hauling will likely be the crux of your first wall. If you fail, it will...

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