Climbing Technique: Heel Hooks and Toe Hooks

Monday, October 24, 2022

Climbing Technique: Heel Hooks and Toe Hooks

As the terrain gets steeper, it becomes harder and harder for a climber to hold on...and that's where heel hooks and toe hooks come into play. In the following video, professional climber Joe Kinder discusses how to effectively employ toe hooks and heel hooks in vertical and overhung terrain.

--Jason D. Martin

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Monday, October 24, 2022