Climbing Shop

07/02/2025

20% off Miuras, selected sizes (1 x each 36, 37, 38, 39 & 46)

13/08/2023

Tired of getting a sore neck while belaying? Le Pirate belay glasses are back in stock on Climbing Shop, and there's a range of colours to choose from! 🔵🟣🟠🟢🔴

We certainly understand why these glasses are one of our best selling products 😎

Try them out for yourself:
https://www.climbingshop.co.nz/product/le-pirate-belay-glasses/

13/06/2022

SCARPA DEMO EVENINGS this week at Basecamp Adventures

5-8pm
Wednesday 15 June - Queenstown
Thursday 16 June - Wanaka

Come and try out the range of SCARPA climbing shoes that best suit NZ climbers and conditions.

31/07/2020

🤔 Neat rope work not your forte? Does it really matter? The truth is, although a messy knot is not necessarily less safe, it does make it harder to buddy check so yup, tidy up that figure-8!

I thought that keeping twists out of your Trace-8 tie-in knot was to ensure the security of the knot. Some of my friends say it doesn’t matter. Do twists in the knot reduce its safety?

30/07/2020

Are your ice tools in need of some TLC? Look no further for the how-to of sharpening your picks this winter
http://ow.ly/4ADf50AEHq7

Get a mill bastard file or a small bench grinder. Most folks will tell you not to use a bench grinder, saying that it can heat up the pick and ruin its temper, but if … Continue reading "How to Sharpen an Ice Tool"

23/07/2020

As if sending V16 isn't hard enough, what do you do when a stream floods the landing area?! Use pallets to keep your boulder mats out of the water of course. Check out Adam Ondra's incredible send of Brutal Rider

ČESKÉ TITULKY JSOU DOSTUPNÉ V NASTAVENÍ VIDEA Over the last 10 years, I have been neglecting hard outdoor bouldering, mostly either focusing on competitions ...

17/07/2020

Heading backcountry this winter? Make sure you are geared up with the right equipment to keep you safe. Shop online with the option to pick up at either Basecamp Wanaka or Queenstown.

https://www.climbingshop.co.nz/product-category/alpine/transceivers/

16/07/2020

We all know that climbing is as much a mental game as it is physical. Here are a number of drills that you can add to your training regime to learn how to relax physically and cruise through the next crux.

Oh no! Here we go again! You styled the lower section but as you enter the crux, the pump kicks in, ...

27/06/2020

Take a look at this article on some history of the piton, a very iconic piece of mountain protection. Do you carry some on your missions? If yes, which kinds/brands?

Clean climbing pioneer Jim Erickson shares the history of pitons and everything you need to know about this rarely used piece of protection.

25/06/2020

Thursday night = sorted. Jump online and check out PACIFIC LINES showing at 8pm NZT 🍿

Angie Scarth-Johnson travels to ‘Eua – an island in the Kingdom of Tonga, with two objectives: to connect to a side of her family she previously knew little about, and to evolve her climbing career from climbing hard grades, to developing new routes. Angie sets out to explore her past, and the possibilities of route development in Tonga alongside bolting-mentor and team mate Lee Cossey.

http://ow.ly/Lcdx50AhaW7

22/06/2020

The world record for speed climbing is 5.48 seconds on the official 15m speed wall. Could it be faster? Grab a cuppa and take a look at this fascinating look into the world of speed climbing. Have you tried the 10m speed wall at Basecamp Adventures in Queenstown? What's your fastest time?

In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed ...

07/06/2020

Congratulations to Laura for a HUGE achievement. It is amazing and inspiring to see how high a level climbing has reached nowadays!

A major accomplishment for 19-year-old Laura Rogora, who had already ticked several routes in the 5.14+ range, including a 5.14d first ascent.