http://climbinggearblog.com/ The Climbing Gear Blog is the informational counterpart to ClimbingGear.com, your online specialty climbing shop. We provide an impressive collection of rope, protection, clothing, and, well, climbing gear, all selected by experts from high-quality vendors such as Arc'Teryx, PrAna, Five Ten, Black Diamond, Omega Pacific, Montrail, Patagonia, Marmot, Bluewater Ropes and many more. At ClimbingGear.com, our goal is to get you on the rock or ice comfortably and safely. en-us mark@rockcreek.com 2008-09-29T14:13:33-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/my_review_of_fireblade_trail_running_shoe_mens.html Originally submitted at Rock Creek OutfittersThe Fireblade Trail Running Shoe by La Sportiva is a lightweight shoe with awesome support.  Designed for all types of mountain/ trail running, the Fireblade is flexible and provides excellent traction on most terrain.  A... 75266@http://climbinggearblog.com/ 2008-09-29T14:13:33-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/my_review_of_quilt_again_jacket_mens.html 75144@http://climbinggearblog.com/ 2008-09-26T09:25:17-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/prana_200_giveaway.html Check it out! We're giving away a $200 prAna shopping spree this month! Come put your name in the hat today. The contest runs through the end of March. Remember that you can sign up for the contest every month,... 45992@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Monthly Contest 2007-03-06T15:06:20-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/stone_fort_cleanup_bouldering_comp.html Stone Fort Bouldering Competition and Clean-Up Saturday, 9:00am April 7, 2007 The Plan: Roadside clean-up along the Brow Road and the Clubhouse Road for Montlake. Trail maintenance in the boulder field and update the kiosk. There will be a... 45983@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Access & Fundraising 2007-03-06T11:46:16-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/winter_blowout_sale_1560_off.html Sale | Fleece Jackets | Down/Synthetic Jackets | Hardshells | Softshell Jackets The North Face | Patagonia | Five Ten | Marmot | Mountain Hardwear | Prana Photo: Jeffery Wiese in the Alaska Range. c. 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Remember that you can sign up for the contest every month, even if... 43820@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Monthly Contest 2007-01-15T13:08:10-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/save_up_to_60_at_the_winter_sale.html 43739@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Sales & Promotions 2007-01-12T17:28:29-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/capilene_4_package_giveaway_from_patagonia.html There's still about a week to come by and sign up for a chance to win a Patagonia Capilene 4 Package. Remember that you can sign up for the contest every month, even if you're already signed up for the... 42904@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Monthly Contest 2006-12-19T14:55:32-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/free_shipping_ends_dec_15th_shop_now_for_ontime_delivery.html Shop Today for On-Time Delivery: Holiday Shipping Timeline Save up to 50% at the Marmot Outlet: Down Jackets, Driclimes, Gloves, Tents, and more...Not sure what to get? 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To... 42000@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Events 2006-11-22T16:55:35-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/limited_edition_five_ten_anasazi_verde_climbing_shoes.html Five Ten and ClimbingGear are proud to announce the limited edition release of the new Anasazi Verde Climbing Shoes. We are now taking pre-orders only on this new and improved Limited Edition climbing shoe. Five Ten has cranked out a... 41987@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Products 2006-11-22T10:03:37-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/new_vendor_spotlight_evolv_climbing_shoes.html evolv, evolve, evo, defy, bandit, climbing shoe, climbing shoes, vegan climbing shoe, climbing gear 41797@http://climbinggearblog.com/ Products 2006-11-16T12:40:40-05:00 http://climbinggearblog.com/archives/marmot_250_package_giveaway.html There are still a couple weeks left to sign up for the Marmot $250 package giveaway at ClimbingGear.com. 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