The sport of rock climbing appeals to people of all ages. Look around any climbing gym on a busy day, and you’ll probably spot climbing team kids, elderly adults, and […]

There are over 25 million climbers in 150 countries around the world. The best climbers from all over the globe will be competing soon at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. […]

Are you tired of feeling stuck on those challenging climbing routes? Are you eager to overcome those pesky projects and explore more climbs at your gym and crag? Perhaps you’re […]

In a world where chaos often feels like the new normal and stress seems to be an unwelcome companion on our daily journey, it’s no wonder that mental health concerns […]

Whether you’re an experienced climber or just getting into the sport, protecting your shoulders is vital for your long-term mobility, activities of daily living, and enjoying climbing! Combine a love […]

There is generally an intuitive benefit to having low body weight as a rock climber. Constantly fighting gravity to pull your weight would be a lot easier if you just […]

Three years ago I was halfway through a pumpy, overhung 5.12 in central Texas. I had just done around 20 moves and the pump was approaching rapidly. I sunk a […]

The article, by Xeber Iruretagoiena et al called “Reliability and Validity of Ultrasound in Identifying Anatomical Landmarks for Diagnosing A2 Pulley Ruptures: A Cadaveric Study”, focuses on the use of […]

The popularity of rock climbing among young individuals has surged in recent years, leading to an increased incidence of finger stress epiphyseal fractures, which are the primary injury observed among […]

Tell a non-climbing friend that you’ve got a sore finger and they might not be too sympathetic. For us as climbers, on the other hand, such an injury can feel disastrous. And that makes absolute sense.