Blog Archives - Mountain Extreme

24 Jun

What Is a Descender? A Beginner’s Guide to This Essential Climbing Tool

June 24, 2025
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What Is a Descender? A Beginner’s Guide to This Essential Climbing Tool Are you ready to take your climbing expedition to the next leg...

24 Jun

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Best Ascenders for Rope Access, Caving, and Climbing in 2025

June 24, 2025
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Best Ascenders for Rope Access, Caving, and Climbing in 2025 Caving, climbing, and rope access work require courage, but more than tha...

24 Jun

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What Petzl Harness to Pack for Your First Outdoor Climbing Trip

June 24, 2025
By Mountain Extreme
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What Petzl Harness to Pack for Your First Outdoor Climbing Trip Getting ready for your first outdoor climbing trip? The first thing yo...

24 Jun

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How to Choose the Right Petzl Helmet for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

June 24, 2025
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How to Choose the Right Petzl Helmet for Your Next Outdoor Adventure Whether you're climbing, walking on a glacier, or trekking on an ...

24 Jun

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Top 10 Must-Have Climbing Tools for First-Time Climbers

June 24, 2025
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Top 10 Must-Have Climbing Tools for First-Time Climbers Are you getting ready to try climbing for the first time? That’s great, but a ...

19 May

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Crack Climbing Gloves vs. Tape: Which Should You Use?

June 24, 2025
By Mountain Extreme
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Before you head for the first warm-up lap, tuck a small roll of climbing tape into your chalk bag. A couple of well-placed strips can s...

19 May

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What Are Quickdraws Used For in Sport Climbing?

June 24, 2025
By Mountain Extreme
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Hook-nosed carabiners may look like any other piece of metal on your rack, but their tiny “claw” at the nose unlocks a surprising numbe...

19 May

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Best Climbing Helmets for Gym and Crag: A Guide to Safety and Fit

June 24, 2025
By Mountain Extreme
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Climbing head-first into the grades—whether you’re lapping plastic volumes at Mountain Extreme or dodging loose rock at Jebel Jais—mean...

19 May

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How to Choose the Right Climbing Harness for Indoor and Outdoor Climbing

June 24, 2025
By Mountain Extreme
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How to Choose the Right Climbing Harness for Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Let's be honest—shopping for a climbing harness probably isn'...

29 Oct

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Why do we only use petzl PPE at the wall?

October 29, 2024
By Mountain Extreme
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) rules While all PPE normally is built in a similar fashion as they have to meet the same standard,...