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Climbing 5.14 is no small feat, and it can be quite intimidating for a beginner. However, with the right guidance and training, anyone can learn how to climb 5.14. Here are the steps for how to climb 5.14 for a beginner.

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Aid climbing is a form of climbing that requires the use of specialized equipment and techniques to ascend a rock or wall. It is used mainly for big wall climbs, but can also be used for other types of climbing. Aid climbing is often seen as an intimidating and dangerous form of climbing, but with proper preparation and technique, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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We've all been here, dreaming of climbing that long-awaited route deep (even Mt Everest is a possibility) in the mountains. Get all the gear in the truck, take the drive, probably set a camp just outside the trailhead. And the next morning we're gonna wake up and...walk. All. Day. Long. Here's some tips for how to deal with having to keep yourself going through a long approach, and how to still have the energy to send the route when you get the chance.

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The cleverly named K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, behind only Mt Everest. But just because it's a little bit shorter (28,251 feet vs. 29,032) doesn't mean it's easier. In fact, it's considered to be much harder than Everest to climb. Because of the sheer difficulty of this mountain, there have been numerous tragedies over the years, none worse than the disaster of 2008.

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Bouldering is the art of climbing without a rope, but only to a height that is (excepting highballs) safe and in your comfort zone. It should not be considered in the same breathe as free soloing (at least in this author's opinion) because it should stay reasonably safe. Here's some tips to keep it that way!

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