Climbing info, news and gearhttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/is-bouldering-harder-than-rock-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/is-bouldering-harder-than-rock-climbing/Many climbers wonder whether bouldering or rock climbing presents a bigger challenge. Bouldering is not necessarily harder than rock climbing,…Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:43:12 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/what-does-send-mean-in-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/what-does-send-mean-in-climbing/Climbers often use special terms that can confuse newcomers to the sport. One word that gets used a lot at…Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:23:14 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/grigri-vs-grigri/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/grigri-vs-grigri/When someone compares the Grigri vs Grigri+, they want to know which belay device fits their climbing style. Both come…Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:39:00 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/free-climbing-vs-free-solo/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/free-climbing-vs-free-solo/A 2018 film brought free solo climbing into public view and sparked wide interest. Many people watched a climber scale…Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:32:00 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/sandbagged-meaning-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/sandbagged-meaning-climbing/Climbers often trust the grade posted at the base of a route. Sometimes that number feels wrong. A climb may…Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:27:00 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/la-sportiva-climbing-shoes-chart/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/la-sportiva-climbing-shoes-chart/Choosing the right climbing shoe can feel confusing, especially with so many La Sportiva models and fit notes. The La…Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:34 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/how-to-care-for-flappers-in-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/how-to-care-for-flappers-in-climbing/Climbers often deal with torn skin on their fingers, known as flappers. These injuries can hurt and interrupt a session,…Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:45:18 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/is-bouldering-a-good-workout/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/is-bouldering-a-good-workout/Bouldering has surged in popularity as both a recreational activity and a fitness option, leading many to question its effectiveness…Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:03:31 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/can-you-put-climbing-shoes-in-the-washing-machine/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/can-you-put-climbing-shoes-in-the-washing-machine/Climbing shoes get dirty and smelly after lots of use. Sweat, chalk, and dirt build up inside them over time….Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:38:30 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/how-to-get-better-at-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/how-to-get-better-at-climbing/Getting better at climbing requires consistent practice, proper technique, and gradual strength building. Many climbers struggle to progress because they…Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:20:04 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/climbing-magazines-in-print/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/climbing-magazines-in-print/The State of Climbing Publications The world of climbing media has changed dramatically in recent years. Print climbing magazines have…Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:04:27 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/joshua-tree-rock-climbing/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/joshua-tree-rock-climbing/Joshua Tree National Park offers some of the best outdoor rock climbing in the country, but winter mornings can be…Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:35:09 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/what-is-the-v-scale-in-bouldering/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/what-is-the-v-scale-in-bouldering/If you’ve ever walked into a climbing gym and seen climbers debate whether a problem is “V4” or “V5,” you…Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:33:40 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-13a-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-13a-to-v-scale/Rock climbing and bouldering use different grading systems to measure difficulty. When climbers move between rope climbing and bouldering, they…Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:19:08 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-11-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-11-to-v-scale/Rock climbers switching between rope climbing and bouldering often get confused by the different rating systems. The 5.11 grading system…Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:24:43 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-10-b-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/5-10-b-to-v-scale/Rock climbers who switch between bouldering and rope climbing often need to translate grades between different rating systems. The two…Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:06:36 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/12a-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/12a-to-v-scale/A 5.12a route compares roughly to a V4 boulder problem, though route and boulder grades measure different things…Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:47:22 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/9c-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/9c-to-v-scale/Climbing grades can feel like a puzzle, especially when comparing the hardest roped climbs to the toughest boulder problems. The…Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:03:14 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/9b-to-v-scale/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/9b-to-v-scale/Climbers often wonder how a route graded 9b+ compares to a problem on the V scale. Both systems measure difficulty,…Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:47:10 GMThttps://www.dpmclimbing.com/9b-to-v-scale-2/https://www.dpmclimbing.com/9b-to-v-scale-2/Climbers often wonder how a 9b route compares to a bouldering problem on the V scale. Both measure difficulty, but…Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:28:28 GMT