How to Handle Climbing Gym Creeps & Are These $300 Trail Shoes Worth It?
About this episode
Shawnté discusses the importance of bear canisters in the Sierra and provides advice on handling creepy behavior in climbing gyms, along with a review of the Norda 002 trail shoes.
Why do you actually need a bear canister in the Sierra? Shawnté breaks down the wild (and very human-caused) history behind food-conditioned bears and why proper storage matters more than ever. Then: what do you do when a climbing gym regular crosses the line from annoying to straight-up creepy? Gear Abby delivers a no-BS guide to shutting it down and standing your ground. Plus, what’s in Shawnté’s pack? A deep dive into the ultra-hyped Norda 002 trail shoes! Are they really worth the price, or just another expensive flex? Got a question for Gear Abby? Send it to deargearabby@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
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