Climbing

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It Isn’t Always Easy to Be a Female Climbing-Gym Owner

‘Not Just a Boys’ Club’ Kicks Gender Stereotypes in Climbing to the Curb

How Hazel Findlay Used a Kitchen Essential on a Difficult Climb

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Kai Lightner Wants to Encourage the Next Generation of Rock Climbers

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How Hazel Findlay Used a Kitchen Essential on a Difficult Climb
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Is aluminum foil in your climbing bag? Professional climber Hazel Findlay brought out the common kitchen sheeting when she attempted Muy Caliente, a 5.13c trad climb in Wales, since the rock was still wet from rain. Adding foil to slippery spots helped her stay on the wall and avoid a dangerous fall. Watch how she does it in Foiled with Hazel Findlay, from Black Diamond.