Women’s Climbing Events & Courses Every Female Climber Should Know About

Women’s Climbing Events & Courses Every Female Climber Should Know About

Are you wondering how to start climbing outside in a safe and smart way? Do you feel ready to take your climbing game to the next level? Perhaps you’re completely enamored with rock climbing and want to be a certified rock climbing instructor?

These climbing festivals, events, and courses are the perfect gatherings for you if you’re looking for female climbing partners, mentors, or an inclusive climbing community who you feel comfortable around and want to share your climbing stoke with.

However you’re looking to take your climbing pursuits to the next level, here are some rad women’s rock climbing events and programs created to help you do exactly that.

30 Zero Waste DIY Projects with Video Tutorials

30 Zero Waste DIY Projects with Video Tutorials

Going zero waste can seem overwhelming and nearly impossible in a culture where buying and throwing away a coffee cup every single day is so normal that nobody bats an eye or even questions the sensibility behind it.

Here are some step by step video tutorials on small changes you can try out in your life to make a big difference in the amount of waste you create.

DIY Non-Toxic Citrus Multi-Purpose  Cleaner Recipe

DIY Non-Toxic Citrus Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recipe

Common chemicals found in commercial cleaners are no joke and can present nasty health risks with repeated exposure. Citrus is a great all-natural ingredient to have in your zero-waste cleaning arsenal. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and grapefruits contains a natural solvent called d-limonene that works wonders when it comes to cutting grease and washing away dirt. Not to mention the citrus smell is refreshing and can help neutralize the vinegar odor in this recipe.

The Climber’s Pact: The 13 Promises Every Awesome Climber Should Make

The Climber’s Pact: The 13 Promises Every Awesome Climber Should Make

Human influx on rock climbing areas have impacted the environment hard.

So much so that in some areas, climbing access has been completely denied by land managers not liking how their land has been treated and transformed over time as a popular climbing destination.

Access Fund has created The Climber’s Pact: 13 responsible and sensible commitments that climbers pledge to abide by in efforts to protect our climbing lands.

22 Rookie Mistakes New Backpackers Make and How To Avoid Them

22 Rookie Mistakes New Backpackers Make and How To Avoid Them

I made more than my fair amount of mistakes (mostly terrible gear choices) that forced me to learn the hard, uncomfortable, and painful way.

Backpacking shouldn’t be synonymous with pain and suffering. Don’t make the same mistakes I did! Be prepared so you can feel comfortable, confident, and have a great time running wild in the wilderness!