Jay Parks

Climbing Instructor

Jay Parks has more than a decade of climbing experience and holds an American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor certification. He is a former senior instructor with REI Outdoor School.

Latest Articles

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  Skills

  How to Tie Climbing Knots, Hitches and Bends

  292  Reviews 292 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing knots, hitches and bends, and get tips on how to tie them.

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  Climbing and Bouldering Rating Systems

  369  Reviews 369 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

  Learn about climbing and bouldering ratings, including how route difficulty is measured and the difference between a rating and a grade.

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  Skills

  Climbing Techniques and Moves

  370  Reviews 370 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing techniques and moves, and get tips on how to do them.

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  Skills

  How to Use Rock Climbing Holds

  248  Reviews 248 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing holds and get tips on how to use them.