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 […]

If you’re similar to most climbers, you have experienced your fair share of injuries, from muscle strains and nagging shoulder aches, to the dreaded finger pulley injury. Your gym friends […]

Two climbing moves that require significant amounts of lower body strength and conditioning are high stepping and edging. High stepping involves raising one foot as high as possible to gain purchase on a hold, allowing you to shift your weight and maintain balance.

We approached the lower saddle of the Grand Teton as the sun slowly began to rise. There was a feeling of optimism due to our quick ascent of the hiking […]

For many people who are new to bouldering, falling and jumping off the wall often seems very scary, especially to those who have a “dodgy knee.” We all know that […]

Rock climbing is a physically demanding sport that challenges the body’s strength, flexibility, and mobility. Among the many essential skills climbers develop the ability to execute drop knees, stem or […]

When you think about finally sending that project you’ve been working on, or climbing harder/longer routes what’s the biggest thing stopping you? Some may say it’s grip strength, upper body […]

Bouldering during pregnancy can be good for your mental and physical health if necessary precautions are taken. It also helps to feel part of the community as bouldering is a social sport.

Like many others during the pandemic, my local climbing gym got shut down. I was not as fortunate as others to have close access to outdoor climbing areas. It’s pretty […]

While upper body strength often takes the spotlight in discussions about rock climbing, the significance of lower body flexibility should not be underestimated. In this blog post, we will discuss […]