Over the past four decades adaptive climbing, also referred to as paraclimbing has become increasingly more popular. With fine-tuned adaptive gear and the presence of experts in the sport, adaptive […]

As climbers, many of us have experienced nagging pains or ongoing injuries, likely from the over-stoke that climbing tends to manifest. Maybe you recently discovered climbing and are diving headfirst […]

Expecting a bundle of joy? No, I’m not talking about a package from Moosejaw. Rock climbing while pregnant and postpartum is a whole new adventure, with morning sickness, swollen feet, […]

You have been working on your project for some time – maybe getting stuck on a burly sequence on that magical line you’ve been hoping to send. Every time you […]

You’ve finally finished packing your car for that big camping and climbing trip and cannot wait to get on the road to the campground. After a 4 hour drive, you start to pull up to the campsite and notice the sun is starting to go down

You are climbing on your project for the third time this week and you are getting closer to the crux. The pump clock is ticking so you frantically throw for […]

Ever had your foot slip on a crimp while climbing and felt a pop or tweak in your finger? Pulley (or annular ligament) injuries are one of the most common […]

This article will focus on why rock climbers have stiff shoulders. While analyzing the climbers’ neck and shoulder pain during a clinical exam, immobility assessment is a key component. […]

Treating tennis elbow (outside elbow pain) in rock climbers can be tricky. That is why it is […]

Do you ever wonder why it is so hard to keep your fingers warm when climbing? Are you interested in strategies to keep the circulation flowing while you climb? […]