Gear
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BUYING A NEW CLIMBING ROPE
PART 1: MIDDLE MARKER, SHEATH, 7 DIAMETER What are the most important things to consider when buying a new climbing rope? This is Part 1 of a 3-part video series that describes rope specs, UIAA standards, and how these things play into making a decision when buying a rope. Part 1 covers middle marks, the sheath (% and slippage), and diameter. +++++++ Video Created by Stefani Dawn |
BUYING A NEW CLIMBING ROPE
PART 2: FALLS & FACTOR 2 FALLS What are the things you should consider when buying a new climbing rope? Do the number of falls listed on rope specs really matter when buying a new rope? Not really! Find out why, learn about UIAA rope standards, factor 2 falls, and how to determine when to retire a rope. +++++++ Video Created by Stefani Dawn |
Buying a New Rope - Rope Specs Part 3: Impact Force, Dynamic & Static Elongation, Weight & Length
There are lots of factors to consider when buying a new rope - some are more important than others. This is part 3 of the series where we cover impact force, dynamic and static elongation, and rope weight and length. ++++++ Video Created by Stefani Dawn |
OPENING A NEW ROPE
How hard can it be to uncoil a new rope? And why is it important? Rick and Stef of the Common Climber team bring some humor and reality to the process. +++++++ Video Creation: Stefani Dawn Rope Donated By: Fixe Hardware Music: Ganja This, Ganja That by Music City Reggae Squad |
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GoPro Hero 9 Black VS. Insta360 Go 2 for Climbing Video
PART 1: Size, Weight, Video & Sound Quality Have you seen the itty-bitty Insta360 Go 2 yet? Yeah, it's small, but how does it compare to the GoPro Hero 9 Black for recording rock climbing video? Find out in Part 1 of this 3-part video series comparing the two cameras. Here in Part 1 we cover the size, weight, video and sound quality. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and return here to see Parts 2 and 3, where we cover mounting options for the two camera and how well they work for climbing and ease of use, functionality, durability, and battery life. |
Training & Nutrition
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WARM-UP: SHOULDER & FINGERS
Shoulder and finger climbing warm-up series - hangbar, hangboard, climbing wall, and at the crag/flashboard.
Also find details on the mechanics behind these warm-ups at https://www.commonclimber.com/warm-up.html |
CLIMBING FINGER STRENGTH TRAINING
What's a quick easy way to improve your climbing finger strength and measure your grip strength progress? Physical trainer and climber Collin McGee shares his professional tips, including an affordable finger training set up and a quick training plan! |
CLIMBING TRAINING HIGH STEP
Improving our rock climbing skills means training our weak points. Physical Trainer Collin McGee (CSCS, FRCms) of Move Well with McGee shares how to assess hip mobility, identify weaknesses, and train to overcome those weaknesses to improve your high step. It's more than just stepping up! ++++ Check out Common Climber articles written by Collin: https://www.commonclimber.com/collin-mcgee.html Collin's online mobility training programs: https://movewellwithmcgee.teachable.com/ Collin's partnership with Camp4 Human Performance: https://www.camp4humanperformance.com/strength-conditioning |
PROTEIN AND CLIMBING
In this video we interview Brianna Boney, climber and healthy lifestyles fitness and nutritional coach, about protein needs and climbing. We hit lots of great topics including: + How much protein do you need as a climber? + What's the difference between the quality of protein sources? + What are BCAAs and how are they used in training? + Are there timing considerations when eating protein? + How do protein needs change as we age? + Are protein needs different for women? + What is the keto diet and what should I know about it? Brianna is a highly educated and science-based trainer who also contributes to Common Climber. |
Storytelling
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WE'RE NOT CAMPING
First ascentionist Jake Wahinehookae tells the story and shows us the moves of the super long cave-roof boulder problem called "We're Not Camping" located in Mammoth Cave in southern Utah. Videography and produced by Common Climber contributor Charlie OlGrady Kessner. https://www.commonclimber.com/charlie-olgrady-kessner.html PHOTOGRAPHY INSTAGRAM: @char.kess.photo MUSIC INSTAGRAM: @char.kess.music www.livethelifeyoulove.zenfolio.com |
SKETCHY SEASIDE CLIMBING - OKINAWA, JAPAN
Common Climber contributor Jesse Montgomery moved to Okinawa, Japan and is exploring the rock climbing there. In this video he and his wife Corina take us on a tour of some sketchy climbing along the sea cliffs at Cape Zanpa. Check out more from Jesse at: https://www.commonclimber.com/jesse-montgomery.html Jesse has a vlog of his experiences in Okinawa (including more climbing in Japan) at his YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GaB4dfH2w_NnOm_ED8rlg Video created by Jesse Montgomery |
VERTICAL PRESENCE - TRANSGENDER REPRESENTATION
Zoey Grinstead shares a conversation about climbing, presence, being transgender, and what the rock climbing community means for her. Representation is important in this industry, as inclusive as we might think this sport is, we can still all fight for more representation, access, and equal opportunities. ++++++++ Directed and Shot- Eric Fallecker Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/efallecker01 Second Camera- Sean Milburn Audio- Sean Milburn, True Peak Audio www.truepeakaudio.com See Eric's Photographic work at: https://www.commonclimber.com/eric-fallecker.html |
DIRTBAG TRUCKER
Joe Martin, the Dirtbag Trucker with his southern drawl, introduces us to the world of trucking and why rock climbing is so compatible with trucking, as well as how and why rock climbing can be motivational to truckers. Check out an informative tale and a glimpse into the trucking world. Check out more from Joe at: +++++ Video Recorded and Created By Joe Martin, Dirtbag Trucker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIFwuON-Ug_AtdXnyw_tLBg |
Humor
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GRILLS CUDDLY BEARS
Aussie climber Grills Cuddly Bears does a first ascent in the EXTREME heat in the EXTREME desert of the EXTREME desert Southwest. +++++++ Video Written, Acted, & Created By: Stefani Dawn |
Atmospheric
(Music, Climbing, & Inspiration)
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BE YOURSELF
Isn't climbing about learning to be ourselves? An atmospheric video with music and words of inspiration. ++++ Climbing Timelapse, Images, & Quotes/Words: Idaliza Sosa Instagram: S.O.S.A._bubble_ YouTube: Pink Turtle Climbing Video Production by Common Climber: Stefani Dawn Music: Elixer by Coy Martin |
YIN AND YANG
Yin and Yang is an aesthetic crack climb in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada that captivates climbers from near and far. Common Climber is about capturing the experience of a climb, and this video has incredible climbing footage of Aaron Peterson's inspiring first attempt at this lead. +++++++ Climber: Aaron Peterson - Instagram @arizona_aaron Climbing Video and Photos By: Abandon Ship Productions: https://www.abandonshipproductions.com/ Video: Nick Andrew Photos: Bekah Andrew Video Production and B-Roll: Common Climber: B-Roll: Stefani Dawn Production: Dean C. Hines |
THE PROCESS
Climbing is about the process - embracing it and being your own silver lining through it. ++++++ Climbing Timelapse, Images, & Words: Idaliza Sosa Instagram: S.O.S.A._bubble_ YouTube: Pink Turtle Climbing Video Production by Common Climber: Stefani Dawn & Dean Hines Music: Determination by PALA |
THE BELAYTIONSHIP
A unique climbing video honoring climbing's most appreciated parter - the belayer. ++++++ Climbing Timelapse, Images, & Words: Idaliza Sosa IG: S.O.S.A._bubble_ YT: Pink Turtle Climbing) Final Photo By: Ashton Searing Video Production by Common Climber: Stefani Dawn & Dean Hines Music: Serene-Sequence by Cody Martin |
Education
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CLIMBING GRADES EXPLAINED
A fun and informative tutorial on U.S. rock climbing grades. It covers the Yosemite Decimal System, bouldering V-scale, PG/R/X rating, and why grade opinions differ. ++++++++ Video Written and Created by: Jesse Common Climber Magazine Contributions By Jesse can be found at: https://www.commonclimber.com/jesse-montgomery.html Montgomery Other Videos By Jesse can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GaB4dfH2w_NnOm_ED8rlg |
CLIMBING ROPE KNOTS: HOW TO MAKE A FIGURE 8 AND TIE INTO A HARNESS
The first and most important climbing knot is the Figure 8. Common Climber contributor Sonya Wilson (@deafclimber) provides a helpful and clear visual tutorial of how to make a figure 8 knot and tie into a climbing harness. ++++++ Learn more about Sonya Wilson at: https://www.commonclimber.com/advocating-for-deaf-climbers.html Check out Sonya's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rCEvWt79ClAbXYp5PVBDw |
HOW TO WASH A CLIMBING ROPE
This video shows one of the easiest and best ways to clean a climbing rope using supplies most people have or can quickly get. T he topics covered include: + Type of soap to use + How much soap to use + How to keep the rope from turning into a knotted mess while washing + When you can stop rinsing + How to dry the rope (and keep it from stinking!) + And, if you really want to use a washing machine, how to daisy chain the rope and keep it from damaging the machine or getting damaged by the machine. ++++++ Video is created by Stefani Dawn |
Holiday & Gift Giving
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Check out Common Climber's recommendations (and helpful tips) for ten safety related gifts to get the climber in your life! Not all of these are expensive, but all will help protect your climber! LINKS REFERRED TO IN THE VIDEO |
Fun, creative, and useful stocking stuffers for your special rock climber each for under $25 - and even free! There are no chalk bags, but there are some useful tips mixed in and brief explanations of why Common Climber editor Stefani Dawn selected these gifts.
Get the links to each of the gifts in the video |