Earned Elevation: Episode 3 - Nobody Tells You How to Choose a Crag

Picking your first outdoor crag is harder than anyone tells you going in. In this episode, we break down how to actually choose where to climb outside for the first time — what to look for in a guidebook or app, how to judge approach difficulty, route density, and whether a crag matches your actual skill level instead of your ego. If you’ve been staring at a map or an app wondering where to even start, this one’s for you. Socials: YouTube: @EarnedElevationPodcast Instagram: @Earned.Elevation TikTok: @Earned.Elevation.Podcast Co-Hosts: Instagram: @STPadventures Instagram: @Tuzzo.Outdoors