Outdoor Gear Chat

Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack!

September 15, 2021 Cathy Casey and Wayne Singleton Season 2 Episode 7
Outdoor Gear Chat
Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack!
Show Notes

Wayne's getting into trad climbing so he and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide, Author and DMM Ambassador Libby Peter to discuss what gear he should select for his first rack and why. Learn about why there are so many different types of nuts, cams, hex's and krabs, when you may want to use an extender, why coloured karabiners are a great idea and how Cathy unintentionally made an American climber very, very happy!

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity:
Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Building Your First Trad Rack — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Skills : Climb — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Climbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
The British Mountaineering Council (thebmc.co.uk)

You can buy Libby's book here:
Rock Climbing: Essential Skills and Techniques (climbers-shop.com)