Looks like I am going to try the lean-to method this weekend.  Thanks for the tip @Tetons2  and @JamesTomlinson! ... View more

Great tips on how you plan your camp menu!  Thinking and planning ahead can make it easier to feed a crowd of any size.  I like to look for any farm stands or farmer markets that we will pass on the way to camp to add in fresh, local ingredients. And identify any pre-prep that I can do ahead of time.  That could be pre-chopping an onion at home or pre-measuring spices and having them mixed and ready-to-go in small up-cycled jars.  Not only does this save time, but it decreases the number of cooking tools I need at camp!    ... View more

Great question!  A solid warm up (including getting the blood moving, stretching, and doing a few climbs well below my personal max) and being aware of my body (how to hold my body, distribute weight and use different types of holds properly) are key to me. I combine that with a solid stretching and cross-training plan to balance out my body when I'm not on the wall.  And, of course, taking rest days so my body can recover! I thought this article on the Co-op Journal is also a good resource for additional information:  https://www.rei.com/blog/climb/how-to-climb-injury-free   ... View more

Leaving a detailed itinerary and check-in time with a friend or family member!  Let someone know where you are going and when you should be back in contact- the more detail the better.  This is a part of all my outdoor activity prep, for everything from a simple trail run to multi-day backpacking ... View more