Crag Etiquette for Newbies

Crag Etiquette for Newbies

When the Crag Feels Crowded: Sharing Routes Like You Share a Bulletproof Vest

Introduction: The Crowded Crag RealityYou've driven two hours, packed your gear, and hiked in with high hopes. But as you round the final bend, your h...

Crag Etiquette for Newbies

Don't Be That Boulder: How to Share the Crag Like You'd Share a Picnic Table

Introduction: The Crag as a Shared Picnic TableImagine you arrive at a popular park on a sunny Saturday afternoon. You spot a picnic table under a sha...

Crag Etiquette for Newbies

The Rope's Secret Handshake: Why Your Belayer Needs Your Full Attention (and a Little Trust)

Every climber knows the feeling: you're on the wall, a few clips above your last bolt, and you glance down to see your belayer staring at their phone....