A traditional climbing rack (trad rack) and shoes

What Trad Climbing In The Gunks Taught Me

Back in July, I had the pleasure of trad climbing in the Gunks for the first time. Here's a recap of my experience–now LIVE on the Women's Bouldering Festival Blog! Explore the Gunks! Here's a snippet to get you hooked: It’s not coming out… or is it? I was fiddling with a nut that was wedged into a crack. My brows furrowed as I yanked on its wire, taking care not to damage the surrounding...

Dreaming of Fontainebleau…

Today—May 11th, 2020—the forest of Fontainebleau cautiously reopened Today—May 11th, 2020—my first article about Fontainebleau went live on the Women's Bouldering Festival blog! Hit the button to take a look! Take me to Font! Did somebody say great timing...? Whether you're a non-climber or a total Bleausard, take a look! I learned a lot while diving into the history and ecology of this...