I vividly remember one of my first experiences climbing in a gym. As I was being shown around by a staff member, he shared with me how amazing climbing was […]
Climbers innovate. It is in our nature. Every year, we bring new movements to ascend the ever increasingly difficult and technical routes and boulders, both inside and outside. Whether it […]
At the base of the climb, you tighten your harness over a tender, bloated stomach. The discomfort makes you irritable. In your mind, you start blaming your climbing partner for […]
Injuries suck. They hurt, they require a lot of attention, and they keep you from doing what you love. If what you love to do is climbing and you’re dealing […]
When one considers climbing, many images come to mind. Daring ascents up sheer faces, powerful moves off of razor sharp holds, sleeping beneath the stars on a narrow ledge balanced […]
You’ve been training hard to build the finger strength for pushing your climbing grade up a whole value for months. Throughout the training time, your forearms are less and less […]
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of the climber more than the prospect of something getting in the way of climbing. Unfortunately, in the pursuit of climbing more and climbing […]
Overhang rock climbing presents a unique set of challenges that are not solely dependent on sheer strength, but also on mastering body positioning and using the power of your core […]
As an avid climber, my passion for the sport leads to an insatiable pursuit to improve my climbing abilities. Day in and day out, I dedicate myself to my craft. […]
Climbing has increased in popularity in youth sports, especially with its introduction to the Olympic stage in Tokyo. With this, more and more gyms are expanding their youth teams. The […]
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