In this episode, Fiona looks at the mechanics of how a quickdraw can unclip for a bolt, and includes a few accident reports on a…
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Episode 3 Top Rope Solo Accident
In Episode 3 Fiona looks at accidents that happen when top rope soloing. An activity that adds an element of risk, but also freedom and…
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Dog Troubles at The Doghouse
“No, I’m good!” The climber who owned the problematic dog has just been asked to please put them on a leash. The request was met…
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Episode 2 – Climbing Focus Podcast
In this episode Fiona and Dean discuss 3 climbing accident reports. A huge piece of rock that almost kills a climber and a couple of…
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Do You Suck at Belaying?
Recently, I was ripped off the wall while leading a climb in the gym. My belayer and I were strangers to each other. We met…
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Episode 1
Episode 1 is here. This first episode is focused on the recent Irvine discovery, and the controversial role the Yeti may have played!
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It’s Devil Day!
Today is the day to climb with the Devil. Or just watch a documentary, whatever floats your boat. The long awaited next installment of the…
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Michael Gardner Elite Alpinist Killed on Descent
Michael Gardner died in a fall on Jannu East (7,468m), in Nepal’s Kangchenjunga region, on October 7 2024. His climbing partner that day Sam Hennessey…
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Winter is Coming!
Ice season is almost here. Here’s a reminder of how serious our games can get. Know your limits, understand the risks, and have competent friends…
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Sandy Irvine Mystery (Almost) Solved!
Here at Climbing Focus, the goal is to increase climber safety, so perhaps it is only right we start the blog with the most famous…
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