The Deep Dive
Long-form thoughts on trad, multipitch, and rope solo climbing
August 14, 2026
Early Impressions of the Roc Solo
July 03, 2026
Can you Top Rope Solo on a Dynamic Rope?
June 26, 2026
Does the new GRIGRI+ work for LRS?
May 01, 2026
How to Multipitch Efficiently WITHOUT Fix and Follow
April 24, 2026
Testing the Fuse Jammer & Freebell - New LRS Cache Backup Devices
How did the Fuse Jammer and Freebell work on real pitches?
April 10, 2026
PSA: Clean Up Your Fixed Lines
From El Cap to local trad crags, fixed lines are becoming part of the standard playbook. They absolutely have their place: new routing, remote obje...
April 03, 2026
What knot do you use to re-fix a TRS rope?
Refixing the rope is a common practice to avoid rope damage while top rope soloing. After rappelling down from a primary anchor, especially if goin...
March 27, 2026
Top Rope Solo Tips for Better Autofeeding
These small habits make top rope soloing smoother, safer and more enjoyable.
February 20, 2026
How to Give Yourself a Soft Catch While Lead Rope Soloing
In lead rope soloing, you are your own belayer — which means you’re not just climbing the pitch… you’re actively thinking ahead about how every pot...
February 13, 2026
TAZ LOV2 vs TAZLOV3 for Top Rope Soloing
Taz Lov2 vs. Taz Lov3 — they look almost identical, but there’s one key difference.