Read More 3 minute read In Praise of GrovellingByRyanMarch 26, 2018 In his book, 9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistakes, Dave MacLeod argues that the best… Read More
Read More 6 minute read La Carretera Alta, Part 2 – Up hill and down daleByRyanMarch 13, 2018 Our luggage was prodigious, piled high in the doorway of the Melbourne Airport departure lounge. One of the… Read More
Read More 3 minute read Gear Review: La Sportiva TC Pro’sByRyanFebruary 20, 2018 I have made it a rule that I only review gear after having used it extensively (see also:… Read More
Read More 4 minute read Crag Etiquette: A complete guide for complete dickheadsByRyanJanuary 30, 2018 The climbing community is small and well-connected. Forget six degrees of separation, there are barely two in any… Read More
Read More 13 minute read Climbing Insurance for Australians and other Mythical BeastsByMorag StewartJanuary 18, 2018 *Information updated for 2019* So, you’re looking forward to your next big international climbing trip… imagining what gear… Read More
Read More 6 minute read 10 ways to improve your headgameByRyanDecember 12, 2017 Some sports are technical, but not particularly athletic, like golf. Some sports are athletic, but not particularly technical,… Read More
Read More 5 minute read La Carretera Alta: The BudgetByRyanDecember 4, 2017 For those who might be interested in embarking on a South American overlanding/climbing adventure of their own, this… Read More
Read More 7 minute read How to build your first trad rackByRyanNovember 27, 2017 Making the transition from sport to trad is a steep learning curve, and one of the most puzzling… Read More
Read More 5 minute read Climbing Awards for Mere MortalsByRyanNovember 6, 2017 The Piolet D’Or, or the “Golden Ice Axe”, is an award given annually to what a panel of… Read More
Read More 5 minute read Knots of ConfidenceByMorag StewartOctober 9, 2017 Growing up on a farm, I was always fascinated by the way my dad would tie knots. I… Read More