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Vertical Life is the premier publisher of climbing media in the Southern Hemisphere. Here at Vertical Life we love climbing, be it beanied bouldering, clip-up sportclimbing, old-school daddy-tradding, big-wall suffering, alpine extremism, spandex-clad competition climbing, desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures buildering, the lot if it involves monkey business we will cover it.
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4d ago
*Sigh*... The time has finally come, I can’t avoid it any longer. After a fair few requests, we’re finally going to cover pour-overs.
The post How to belay with the Petzl GriGri | Rock Climbing 101 appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
Vertical Life
4d ago
*Sigh*... The time has finally come, I can’t avoid it any longer. After a fair few requests, we’re finally going to cover pour-overs.
The post Beta & Brew: A guide to pour-overs | Coffee 101 appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
Vertical Life
4d ago
While the Method S might share a name with Black Diamond’s original Method (the green ones), that’s just about all they share.
The post Black Diamond Method S rock climbing shoe review appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
Vertical Life
1w ago
When it comes to sun hoodies, the Arc’teryx Cormac Hoody is best described as a jack of all trades, master of none.
The post Arc’teryx Cormac Hoody field test review appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
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1w ago
Fraser began bouldering outdoors at 17, using couch cushions as a crash pad, because the climbing gyms were too hard to get to.
The post Getting to know Rock Climber Fraser Gust appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
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1w ago
Outdoor rock climbing offers a whole new level of challenge. As thrilling as it is, starting can feel daunting if you're new to climbing.
The post Rock Climbing: The Ultimate Beginners Guide appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
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1w ago
When Queensland-based photographer Nathan was asked to be part of a shoot with Ben Cossey at his local crag, he jumped at the chance.
The post Racing the setting sun at Flinders Cave | How Nathan O’Neil got the shot appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
Vertical Life
1w ago
When we walked into the gym tonight, you mentioned the pink climb was still up.
The post Meet Jason Whiter: a vision-impaired para climber appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
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1w ago
We’re mixing up our Local Lore column in honour of winter.
The post Ouray Colorado Ice Climbing Adventure appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more
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2w ago
The climb Syrinx, 510ft, grade mild severe (170m, grade 10 in modern terminology) was pioneered by Bruce Hocking and Michael Stone in 1964.
The post Rock Climbing Rescue on Tiger Wall, Arapiles and Near Miss on Balls Pyramid appeared first on Vertical Life ..read more