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Your go-to blog for climbing tricams—gear tips, placement tricks, and real-world field reports.
Whether you’re a seasoned trad climber or just starting your rack, we break down everything you need to know about using and choosing the right tricams for every crack.
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Born from the Cracks
Tricam Tales started as a notebook of placements scribbled at the base of Indian Creek. Today, it’s a trusted resource for climbers navigating the nuanced world of passive protection—especially the humble but mighty tricam.
