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An introduction to climbing gear by Joe Kinder, Eastern Mountain Sports sponsored athlete. ... Close

You remembered to bring rope and climbing shoes, but what about the other small items that make or break a climbing trip? Learn more from Joe Kinder, climbing ambassador for Eastern Mountain Sports. Close

Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional climber Joe Kinder shows you what mantling is all about, how and when to use it in rock climbing and what muscles you'll want to work on to improve your mantling skills. Close

Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional climber Joe Kinder shares some advice on handling your climbing rope to keep it clean, avoid kinks and make it easier to carry from car to crag. Close

"Trad" is short for traditional climbing, or the very origins of the sport where determined men figured out how to attack sheer rock faces with harnesses, ropes and pitons. In this fun and informative video, Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional climber Joe Kinder breaks down the evolution of trad climbing with a special emphasis on how far the gear has advanced. Special thanks to TNF athlete Emily Harrington for showing the world how trad climbing is done. Close

Distill rock climbing down to its essence and you have bouldering. Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and Professional Joe Kinder discusses this most basic of all climbing disciplines. Close

Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional rock climber Joe Kinder talks about one of the more "heinous" types of climbing holds you'll encounter--slopers. Learn what slopers are, where you might find them and how to to use them to become a better climber. Close

What do lobsters and successful rock climbers have in common? They know how to pinch. Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional climber Joe Kinder breaks down yet another essential rock climbing technique, pinching a hold with your thumb and forefinger. Or as Joe calls it, "lobster climbing." Learn how to pinch, where to pinch, and how to build stronger pinch muscles. Close

How to set up the EMS Velocity 2 Tent: Eastern Mountain Sports... Close

How to set up the EMS Velocity 1 Tent: Eastern Mountain Sports... Close

What is sport climbing and why is it one of the safest, most social and satisfying styles of rock climbing? Eastern Mountain Sports Brand Ambassador and professional climber Joe Kinder breaks down the tools, tactics, and overall meaning of sport climbing to inspire you to take your skills to exhilarating new levels. ... Close

EMS Schools: SUP Instructional Courses and Tours... Close

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What's crimping? How do you do it? How do you get better at it? Learn more from Joe Kinder, climbing ambassador for Eastern Mountain Sports. Close

You remembered to bring rope and climbing shoes, but what about the other small items that make or break a climbing trip? Learn more from Joe Kinder, climbing ambassador for Eastern Mountain Sports. Close

Effective heel and toe hooking is an important skill for any climber. Learn more from Joe Kinder, climbing ambassador for Eastern Mountain Sports. Close

How to set up the EMS Sugar Shack 3 tent. If you're looking for a tent that won't weigh you down or make you feel claustrophobic, this is the one for you. The EMS Sugar Shack 3 is so roomy you'll think we mistakenly put a 4-person tent in this one's stuff sack!... Close

How to set up the EMS Sugar Shack 2 tent. If you're looking for a tent that won't weigh you down or make you feel claustrophobic, this is the one for you. The EMS Sugar Shack 2 is so roomy you'll think we mistakenly put a 3-person tent in this one's stuff sack!... Close

How to support your local outdoor clubs and organizations. Club Day at Eastern Mountain Sports... Close

How to set up the EMS Big Easy 6 Tent: Eastern Mountain Sports... Close

Effective foot smearing on steep slabs and inclines is an in important skill for rock climbers. Learn more from Joe Kinder, climbing ambassador for Eastern Mountain Sports. Close

Perfect for car camping or setting up base camp, the EMS Big Easy 4 is exactly what it sounds like: incredibly roomy and incredibly easy to set up. So whether you're heading out for a relaxing weekend with friends or something a little more extreme, the Big Easy is a great choice at a great price. Close

How to set up an EMS Shanty tent. Shanty may be defined as a "small, crudely built shack," but rest assured that there is nothing crude about this tent's design! Perfect for anyone just getting into backpacking, the EMS Shanty provides a cozy, easy-to-pitch mountainside home with minimal weight. Close

Stand Up Paddle boarding is fun and easy. Casi Rynkowski and Eastern Mountain Sports Schools team together to present fit TIPs for the summer SUP season. ... Close

Stand Up Paddle boarding is fun and easy. Casi Rynkowski and Eastern Mountain Sports Schools team together to present fit TIPs for the summer SUP season. ... Close

Learn about the basic types of stand up paddleboards and their uses. If you are just learning about SUP's, you'll want to check this video out first. Close