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Updated September 2019! Guide to La Sportiva climbing shoes 2019.

Locking carabiners for climbing

Our entire range of La Sportiva climbing shoes introduced by Bogong Equipment's assistant manager James.

An Australian climbing film by Kelsey McGowan and Christian Lavery.

Your new favourite jacket has hit our shelves.

Is there anything I can do about it?

This Jervis Bay seacliff is one of the most spectacular places to climb in Australia.

Which Grampians rock climbing guidebook should you get?

Best climbing ropes and how to choose.

Bogong staffer James shares his thoughts on the La Sportiva Otaki rock climbing shoe.

3 options for your first trad rack

Basic elements: protection, carabiners and slings – how to make decisions on what type and how many of what you need.

Choosing a pair of rock climbing shoes? Here are common questions people ask, answered by Bogong Equipment staffer James Scott-Bohanna.

Choosing the best rock climbing shoes for yourself can be a frustrating and painful process, especially if you’re buying your first pair. When you’re standing in front of a wall of climbing shoes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We’ve written this guide to help you get started.

Follow Bogong staffer Scott on his first voyage into the hard granite world at Mt Buffalo.

Rock climbing gets into your blood. In 2007 and 2008 I was lucky enough to disappear from the ‘real’ world and follow my passion for rock climbing for nearly 2 whole years. Here is a list of my 5 favourite climbing areas.