The Deep Dive
Long-form thoughts on trad, multipitch, and rope solo climbing
April 24, 2026
Testing the Fuse Jammer & Freebell - New LRS Cache Backup Devices
How did the Fuse Jammer and Freebell work on real pitches?
April 10, 2026
PSA: Clean Up Your Fixed Lines
From El Cap to local trad crags, fixed lines are becoming part of the standard playbook. They absolutely have their place: new routing, remote obje...
April 03, 2026
What knot do you use to re-fix a TRS rope?
Refixing the rope is a common practice to avoid rope damage while top rope soloing. After rappelling down from a primary anchor, especially if goin...
March 27, 2026
Top Rope Solo Tips for Better Autofeeding
These small habits make top rope soloing smoother, safer and more enjoyable.
February 20, 2026
How to Give Yourself a Soft Catch While Lead Rope Soloing
In lead rope soloing, you are your own belayer — which means you’re not just climbing the pitch… you’re actively thinking ahead about how every pot...
February 13, 2026
TAZ LOV2 vs TAZLOV3 for Top Rope Soloing
Taz Lov2 vs. Taz Lov3 — they look almost identical, but there’s one key difference.
February 06, 2026
Understanding Crossload Prevention for Top Rope Soloing
Crossload Prevention in Top Rope Soloing isn’t for the Fear of Breaking Carabiners...
January 16, 2026
How do you rack gear for hard trad redpoints?
A close look at the rack Pietro Vidi used for his send of Magic Line (5.14c) in Yosemite.
December 26, 2025
Cams for Bouldering?
For highball bouldering, a rope can be just as valuable as a stack of pads.
December 03, 2025
The Smoothest TRS Gear Setup
Over the years of top rope soloing, I’ve tried a bunch of different device combos. Some worked okay, some were downright annoying mid-climb.