Rock Climbing Archives - The Unremarkable Climber

14 Essential Gifts for Rock Climbers: 2024

November 5, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

The best gifts for rock climbers are things they don’t already have. I personally use these 14 overlooked items on every climbing trip!

A rad and cheap 4-day itinerary in my favorite sport climbing destination! Spend 4 days hot-springing, camping, and climbing in Bishop!

April 30, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Two hours from LA, New Jack City has a ton of fun beginner rock climbs which makes it the perfect location for your first climbing trip!

March 27, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Like to stay warm on cold winter days in Joshua Tree? Check out my go-to sunny beginner rock climbing crags only a short walk from the car!

November 16, 2023 / Brittney Shadday

400+ sport routes, lots of sunshine, and free camping make New Jack City rock climbing the best option for southern California winters!

November 9, 2023 / Brittney Shadday

10 steps to your first multi pitch trad climbing adventure including necessary skills, gear, resources, and techniques.

A story of sunshine and storm clouds, of victory and defeat, and of real decision-making as two unremarkable climbers climb Red Rocks, Nevada.

Every climber who has ever planned a rock climbing trip has made THIS mistake. Luckily, it’s easy to avoid if you follow these few tips!

We tried out 6 different New Zealand rock climbing crags on our two-week trip from Christchurch to Queenstown. Here’s how it went!

March 25, 2023 / Brittney Shadday

I calculated the total cost of rock climbing from getting started bouldering indoors to investing in a multi-pitch trad rack!