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How to Safely Sell Used Outdoor Gear Online
I have heard far too many stories about sketchy exchanges on online marketplaces. Back when I was little, everyone that used online classifieds was a con artist or a cold-blooded murderer. The stories our moms tell us. That’s why it’s important to know how to sell safely online as a woman. At Rerouted we’ve spent some time thinking about what it would take to make selling used gear online feel safe.There are many dangers in the world that we have to fear as women. We should be able to choose used & make money from our loved equipment without having...
Spring Cleaner's Guide to Selling Used Outdoor Gear
How to Sell Used Ice Climbing Gear
Ice climbing season is wrapping up, and you may be wondering where to sell used ice climbing equipment before next season. Maybe you tried it and didn’t like it. Or maybe you bought used ice climbing gear this year and feel ready to upgrade for next season. You’re in luck. Most ice climbing gear, which can include anything from ice tools to crampons to boots to harnesses, resells easily online or in used gear shops. Whatever the reason may be that you’re looking to sell ice climbing gear, I’ll teach you how. Read on to learn how to sell mountaineering...
How to Ice Climb: Getting Started with Ice Climbing Basics
It’s the middle of winter, and you’re anchored to the side of a frozen waterfall. Your hands are going numb from clutching two sharp objects, and you’re kicking your way up the ice with sharp spikes on your feet. Stopping makes it worse since your sweat has a chase to freeze in the below-freezing temperatures. When you get to the top, you have to descend by using bits of metal and string attached to the ice to lower yourself and your partner to the snow-covered ground. Welcome to ice climbing. I always say I have no idea why I continue...