We’re off to Idaho this weekend for the Pocatello Pump, one of the oldest climbing events in the country. It’s a competition with a super friendly vibe, and this will be my first year checking it out. Full report when we get back.

In the meantime, here’s a little tidbit about climbing on chossy rock, straight from Climbing.com’s online tech tips section. Good advice, from avoiding it all together to climbing delicately. Check it out here.