Razvan

Born and raised in Jiu Valley, Romania, I am a true mountain enthusiast, absorbing knowledge from each sport the area offers. Snowboarder in the winter and a hiker and climber in the summer, I love spending my days up in the Carpathians. I have had a passion for writing ever since I laid my hands on my first keyboard, and I always have a curiosity for gear and great stories. I split my time between various jobs and hobbies, including being a full-time psychologist, repairing skis in the winter, and working with kids at my local gym whenever I have time.

What Is Crimp Climbing? Master The Crimps

I like to think of crimps as a rite of passage. When you can hold a crimp, you feel unstoppable, as if your fingers have...

GriGri Alternative: The Best In The Biz

When choosing your go-to rock climbing belay device, you’re most definitely going to reach for the Petzl GriGri. But, what if you want to change...

Mystery Solved: How Do Free Solo Climbers Get Down

Unfortunately, when things go wrong while free soloing, the chances of making out alive are slim. There are situations where free solo climbers simply get...

Lead Climbing vs Top Rope: What’s The Deal?

Truth be told, there’s no best way of climbing but rather what’s more appropriate for you, your skill level, experience, and desires. Some climbers (even...

The Ultimate GriGri Guidebook

The mechanism inside a GriGri is pretty simple and logical, having its roots not in climbing but in the car industry, particularly in the seat...

5 Ways To Prevent Finger Flappers In Rock Climbing

A flapper is a wound so treat it like you would treat any other wound. First and foremost, wash your hands with water and soap,...