Climbing
CLIMBING VICTORIA - Growing Collection of Stories from Mount Arapiles
These videos are a part of a growing collection of stories to show the importance of Mount Arapiles in the lives of so many - courtesy of Climbing Victoria. Watch this space for more!
SAVE ARAPILES CLIMBING - The Future of Australian Climbing is at Stake
In November 2024, the Victorian Government and Parks Victoria announced plans to close 63% of climbing and prohibit off track bushwalking at Mount Arapiles / Dyurrite. There has been no consultation with the local or climbing community. The future of Australian rock climbing is at stake. The climbing community urgently needs your help. Check out the short film by Lucas Corroto - including Brand Ambassador Ashlee Hendy!
SAVE ARAPILES! - Open Letter in The Age - Supported by Bogong Equipment
Open Letter to The Hon Steve Dimopoulos MP and the Premier Jacinta Allan. A request for a full and proper consultation with the climbing community and other affected stakeholders before the Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park Plan of Management is amended.
Glen Todd - Australian International Paraclimbing Athlete
Glen Todd is a rock climber living with cerebral palsy and competing at an international level with the Australian Para Climbing Team. What a year 2024 has been for Glen. He has gone from climbing for only 16 months, to competing in his first IFSC World Cup in Salt Lake City USA, in May of 2024.
La Sportiva Mistral Climbing Shoe Review
The Mistral is a new shoe from La Sportiva dedicated to climbers in the evolution phase. Built for comfort and versatility the shoe is a great all rounder, a comfortable indoor training shoe to a great multi pitch trad machine. With added environmentally friendly additions the Upper and insole are made entirely without the use of animal products and the sole is made from recycled Vibram rubber offcuts from the La Sportiva factory in Italy.
Josh Alegre - Australian National Paraclimbing Athlete
Josh is a paraclimber based in Melbourne/Naarm, whose life took an unexpected turn in 2019, reshaping it significantly. Josh led an incredibly active life until a sudden incident left him unable to feel and use his lower limbs, leading to a 14-month pursuit of a Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP) diagnosis.
2023 IFSC Youth Championships Recap - Claire Cheffings
A day-by-day breakdown of Brand Ambassador Claire's journey at Seoul, during competition and then after. The highs, lows and everything in-between for this amazing athlete as she took to the world stage to represent herself and country as well as do her very best against the top youth sport climbers in the world.
Chimpanzee Nutrition Review
Having thought that I had tried every gel on the market, I had long since concluded that I had to endure a chemical laden chocolate pudding type to sustain me or fork out an insane amount on all natural gels imported online that were a little easier to digest. That is until this odd monkey sporting "Be Natural" little miracle fell into my lap.
La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe Review
The La Sportiva Solution, a high performance climbing shoe that Bogong staff member and shoe tester Will grabs whenever he is sending hard and technical routes.
Climbing Film Tour
Bogong Equipment proudly presents the Climbing Film Tour, formerly known as the Vertical Life Film Tour. Brace yourself for an even more thrilling and adrenaline-pumping experience, showcasing the most captivating Australian vertical adventures on the global stage. Get ready to be inspired by tales of courage, unsung heroes, and climbing icons, fueling your passion to conquer new heights and fulfill your wildest dreams. Join us for an exhilarating journey like no other.