Review: Kahtoola MICROspikes
Every single physical activity I do (or don’t do) is related to climbing – even if there’s no climbing involved.…
Wearing our heart on our chalk bags.
Every single physical activity I do (or don’t do) is related to climbing – even if there’s no climbing involved.…
As a pure rock climber with zero ambition for the alpine, but a desire to stay warm in cold camping…
A combined-gender review: both men’s and women’s versions If you’re a woman, I imagine you might be frustrated by the…
This was my first time wearing a pair of Tenayas. I felt like flatlanders must on their first visit to…
UPDATE: Sometimes initial impressions of a piece of gear change after months of use. After all, that’s what we do with…
Note: Since we all know we want our climbing gear to stand the test of time The Zine is starting…
This shoe fits like a glove. Perfect for overhanging terrain with foot trickery when you don’t really need to edge…
How do you choose a single rope for multi-pitch and alpine climbing? Considerations include weight, dry treatment, durability, and the…
I’m standing in the closet, packing for weekend of ice climbing or skiing, holding a pair of pants in each…
Summer is finally upon us again and it’s time to get up and seek adventure in the high country. We…
Dirtbag instincts suit the gear reviewer well. Which is why, for each and every day over the last two months…
My first impression of Scarpa’s redesigned Vapor V was how comfortable they were out of the box. I sized mine…
Love them or hate them, fixed draws are becoming more and more of a staple in the sport climbing world.…
Amongst the hot new climbing gear released this season, something I’m most excited about is the newest ultra-light triple-rated rope,…
At the Climbing Zine we get lots of gear to test, sometimes too much to really wear something for longer…