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Build A Climbing Wall . . .   Our experience with climbing walls has taught us that above all else, the enemy is boredom.  So use your imagination when designing your wall!  With a little forethought, you can cram a lot of climbing into a small space . . . more >>  I
 

Fit A Harness . . .  The most important element in harness comfort is fit.  As with any piece of gear or clothing that you wear,  it will never be truly comfortable unless it fits.  Of course there are other factors that contribute, but fit is the most important. . . more >>
 

Cam Care and Maintenance . . .  The first and most important step in cam maintenance is inspection.  Inspect your cams frequently . . . . . look at the teeth on your cams.  If they are worn unevenly, it probably means your cam has lost its shape and is unsafe . . . more >>

Pack Your Haul Bag . . .  "Big wall climbing. . . . .you end up with a mound of gear hard to cram into the back of a pickup truck, let alone a few haul bags.  Having the best equipment for the job . . . & packing it well will make this hell called wall climbing a smoother affair . . . more >>

Use and Install Campus Boards . . . A campus board is an excellent tool for training strength, but its greatest asset by far is its ability to train power. If a hold on a climb can't be reached w/static strength, you need to move towards it explosively and that's where power comes in.  more >>
 

Gear Placement Techniques
Use A Fingerboard
Tape a Split Fingertip
Install A Climbing Simulator
Use A Climbing Simulator
Pure Force Training
Rock Ring Training
10 Minute Sequence
Advanced Training
Advanced Training

Cam Repairs: If you have some Metolius cams that need new slings or repairs download this Form and call us at (541) 382-7585  (Mon-Fri / 9am - 5pm Pacific) for a RA number.