Bouldering and climbing are both climbing disciplines and there are many differences. This article outlines the differences in the gear the physical demand, cultural/social and mental differences that separate the two. The most noticeable difference between the two is the height that you climb. Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that doesn’t require a … Read more
A common question for beginner climbers and sometimes more experienced climbers is about the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. There are some obvious differences such as being indoors vs being outdoors but there are a lot more differences such as different gear, different environment, routes, safety and difficulty. For your reference, this article is … Read more
Whether you have been climbing for a long time and are curious about the type of benefits you are getting from your climbing training or you are thinking about getting into rock climbing and wanted evidence regarding the different benefits you may get from rock climbing, this article outlines many benefits you get from rock … Read more
You may have heard a climber say something like “the pinch wants you to barn-door so you need to flag” and wondered what they were talking about or what language they were speaking. Like every sport, climbing has its own unique jargon/language. It is common for you to go out to the cliffside or climbing … Read more
Climbers frequently associated their struggle to finish a climb with two main problems: strength and technique. Though technique is best learned on the rock wall, there are many exercises off the wall that will improve strength faster than additional climbing time. With that being the case, many climbers suggest strength training to give yourself an … Read more
The way you move through a climb is dependent on the type of holds that you have available. If you have a side-pull or an undercling, you need to make moves that will position yourself in a strong position to leverage those climbs. Because of this, it’s important to understand the main types of handholds … Read more
Whether you don’t want to stand out as a beginner in the bouldering gym or you are going bouldering for the first time, you may want to know what to expect and basic do’s and don’ts for a bouldering gym. If this sounds relatable, then here is the perfect bouldering guide for you. Included below … Read more
The likelihood of you making a mistake while climbing is very high, especially when you are a beginner. The most important thing in climbing (besides safety, of course) is to have fun so worrying about the hundreds of mistakes you may or may not make isn’t worth much of your time. However, if you want … Read more
Going back to the climbing gym after months of being away may make you feel anxious or not sure how to get back into the rhythm of climbing. I’ve gone through this process a few times now after a finger injury, COVID-19, and lack of motivation lul so I know what it’s like to get … Read more
Like athletes in any sport, most rock climbers have experienced some sort of injury. Rock climbing can be a dangerous sport but safety gear and safe practices make injuries minimal and they are usually preventable. However, there are some injuries that are caused by unbalanced muscles or overuse that have become the most common causes … Read more