Jay Parks

REI Outdoor School Senior Instructor

REI Outdoor School Senior Instructor Jay Parks (Arizona region) has AMGA SPI (American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor) certification, along with more than a decade of climbing experience.

Latest Articles

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  Skills

  How to Tie Climbing Knots, Hitches and Bends

  292  Reviews 292 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing knots, hitches and bends, and get tips on how to tie them.

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  Skills

  Climbing Techniques and Moves

  370  Reviews 370 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing techniques and moves, and get tips on how to do them.

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  Skills

  Climbing and Bouldering Rating Systems

  369  Reviews 369 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

  Learn about climbing and bouldering ratings, including how route difficulty is measured and the difference between a rating and a grade.

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  Skills

  How to Use Rock Climbing Holds

  248  Reviews 248 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

  Learn about different types of climbing holds and get tips on how to use them.