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The heel hook is maybe one of the most awkward maneuvers to learn but, once you’ve got the hang of it, it can really add some movement to your ascent, not to mention keep you out of some nastiness. Here are some tips!

Picture this if you will: you are hanging by a crimp, cranked down. The next move up is to another evil little crimp; above the crimp, an easy hold; one move away from an easy hold, a nice, beautiful jug. The crimp is slick, your arms are tired and you want to kick your friends for talking you into this mess, because they’re on the ground belaying and laughing at you as your legs go Elvis. Read the rest of this entry »