Safety first : How to Identify Bad Climbing Bolts
Identify, plan for, and mitigate the hazards caused by sketchy bolts. When we encounter a bolt, we have no idea...
Category: Gear
Fred Nicole: From Top-End Bouldering to the Subtle Art of Shoe Design
Fred Nicole has been an important figure in bouldering since the 1990s. In 1996, he established the world’s first V14,...
La Sportiva climbing shoes : a story about craftmanship
La Fabrique Verticale recently visited the La Sportiva factory. It was an incredible opportunity to get a closer look at...
Sustainability : how Green is your Climbing Gear ?
When we go outside to climb, we can make informed decisions based on how much our actions impact the environment....
