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  • Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    There’s no doubt you’ve heard many debacles over belay devices between climbers. And, while there are many ways to belay and more devices then we will touch on here, we’ll...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Rock Climbing 101

    Rock Climbing 101

    Rock climbing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And one of the best ways to get started is at the gym. The learning curve...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: Climbing Knots 101

    GT: Climbing Knots 101

    Knots and climbing go together like no other. Read on for 8 essential knots to know and when to use them.

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: AUGUST GEAR ROUNDUP

    GT: AUGUST GEAR ROUNDUP

    A few product categories are really shining in the spotlight now. The full heat of the season is on, and we’re all savoring our favorite summer sports. Here are a...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What to Say: Climbing Edition 

    What to Say: Climbing Edition 

    Climbing involves a lot more than just scaling rocks. Assuming you are not climbing alone, it requires communication with your partner that relays critical safety information. Today we’re breaking down...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Climbing Gear: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

    Climbing Gear: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

    Webbing and carabiners too well loved? Harness on the brink of failure? Not sure? Keep reading to check out what signs to look for as the climbing season quickly comes...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT March Gear Roundup: For this snowiest of springs

    GT March Gear Roundup: For this snowiest of springs

    Hey friends, it’s your Geartrade fam here with our monthly gear roundup recapping the plentiful piles of goods we’ve got the most of and—what you just might be interested in...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: July Gear Roundup

    GT: July Gear Roundup

    Summer is in full swing, friends, and we’re savoring every second of it. When we’re not boulder-hopping, quickdraw-clipping, switchback-cruising, summit-cheersing, or marshmallow-roasting, we’re busily at work here at Geartrade getting...

    Beth Lopez |

  • International Climbing Festival 2022

    International Climbing Festival 2022

    Geartrade is proud to sponsor the International Climbers' Festival. From the signature Limestone Rodeo to clinics focused on transitioning from gym to crag and from sport to trad, this year’s...

    Shopify API |

  • Out with the old, in with the summer

    Out with the old, in with the summer

    Snow gear prices are slashed, and summer gear is comin’ in hot. This is really a split-personality season, weather-wise and sports wise. But … around here, we love that.

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: May Gear Roundup 

    GT: May Gear Roundup 

    This month, we’re celebrating perfect weather and multi-sport mashups in which we indulge in climbing, hiking, biking, skiing, paddling, and camping all within the same glorious season. Spring has sprung,...

    Beth Lopez |