A Softer, More Sensitive SCARPA Instinct Climbing Shoe: We Review the VSR The SCARPA Instinct VSR brings a softer, more supple model to the brand’s wildly successful Instinct line of high-performance climbing shoes. Written by Mary Andino April 09, 2025
Climbers Secure Largest Land Acquisition in History at Red River Gorge Last week, the Red River Gorge grew significantly through the largest land acquisition in U.S. rock climbing history. Written by Mary Andino February 24, 2025
Cut Weight, Boost Warmth: Big Agnes Retools Bestselling Rapide SL Sleeping Pad (Review) Big Agnes revamped its Rapide SL Insulated sleeping pad with a new material — claiming it’s warmer, tougher, lighter, and more compact. Written by Mary Andino October 22, 2024
The Moves Should Be Hard, Not the Approach: Black Diamond Erratic Bouldering Crash Pad Review Black Diamond’s new Erratic bouldering crash pad is lighter and has a more substantial carrying system than others. Written by Mary Andino September 26, 2024
Performance and Durability in One Great Sport Climbing Shoe: Ocún Sigma Review Ocún may not be a well-known climbing brand in the U.S., but the performance and durability of its Sigma rock shoe deserves attention. Written by Mary Andino August 09, 2024
