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Creating a Cragbaby – Sleepytime Solutions

Jan 27 2011

Taking your baby to the crag for any length of time means that there will be naps involved – for your baby most definitely, and for you…quite possibly after a long day of climbing and hanging out with your little one! Everyone knows how cranky an overtired baby can be (and how annoying that can be to everyone within earshot…) so before you go off gallavanting around in the mountains, make sure you have a strategy for helping your baby to catch some Zzzz’s. We found through trial (and error…) several tips for making on-the-go naps in strange places easier…Read the rest of this entry →

Creating a Cragbaby – Baby Bouldering Beta

Jan 22 2011

In Rules for the Ropes, I gave some practical tips for how to keep your little cragbaby safe and happy while Mommy and Daddy rope up. But for those of you that prefer a crashpad and a spotter to some quickdraws and a grigri, this post is for you! Taking a baby to the boulderfield is much the same as taking him or her to the cliff in many ways, but there are some distinct differences – some pros, and some cons. This post will discuss how bouldering compares with roped climbing when it comes to having a little…Read the rest of this entry →

Creating a Cragbaby – Rules for the Ropes!

Jan 16 2011

So you’ve taken your family on some local mini-adventures, you’ve got all the right gear, and you’ve got the right perspective – you’re ready to hit the crag for real! You’ve got a few different options – you could clip some bolts, plug some gear,or break out the crash pad. And although a lot of the logistics are the same, we have discovered that within different types of climbing there are a few distinct differences with how a baby best fits into the picture. In order to keep this post fairly concise, I’ve decided to split this section into two posts – this one…Read the rest of this entry →

Creating a Cragbaby – Training Days…

Jan 11 2011

A mountaineer doesn’t choose Everest for his first alpine climb. A figure skater doesn’t begin with a triple-axel. And you can’t expect your sweet bundle of joy to turn into a cragbaby overnight. You’d better take a few runs on the bunny slope first before tackling the moguls. In the climbing world, the term “approach” is used to refer to the initial hike that one takes to get to the base of the route you are going to climb. Depending on the climbing area, the approach could be anywhere from a few feet away from your car to a multi-day hike. Before your…Read the rest of this entry →