What Is A Dyno and How To Do It
What is a dyno and how to do it? Learn the dynamic climbing move step by step, from reading the trajectory to committing to the jump and sticking the catch.
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Is Bouldering Outdoors Harder Than Indoors?
Is bouldering outdoors harder than indoors? For most climbers, yes. Fear of falling, unclear beta, and rock texture make outdoor problems feel tougher.
Climbing Chalk: Chunky vs. Fine
Chunky vs fine chalk for climbing: how cost, waste, and application differ, what 79 climbers preferred in our poll, and how to find your own happy medium.
How To Care For Your Climbing Rope
A plain-English climbing rope maintenance and care guide: how to clean, store, wash, and cut your rope so it stays safe and lasts as long as possible.
How To Clean and Disinfect All of Your Climbing Gear
Learn how to clean and disinfect all of your climbing gear, from rope and harness to shoes, carabiners and chalk bag, using manufacturer-safe steps.
What Is a Gaston in Climbing? (Definition & How to Do It)
A gaston in climbing is when you push your palm outward, away from your body, instead of pulling. Your thumb points down and fingers face away, creating tension.
Can Foam Rolling Improve Your Rock Climbing? What the Science Says
Does foam rolling for climbing really work? Here’s what three studies say about range of motion, soreness, and the forearm pump, plus how to roll right.
7 Things Climbers Should Do On Rest Days For Better Performance
The 7 things climbers should do on rest days to improve climbing performance: foam roll, sleep, yoga, protein, cardio and more so off days pay off.
The Best Chalk and Chalk Bags for Climbing and Bouldering
Looking for the best chalk for climbing? A climber-tested rundown of Friction Labs, Black Diamond, Metolius and more, plus chunky vs. fine and liquid chalk.
A Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing by Jake Allen: Book Review
Is Jake Allen’s beginner rock climbing book worth a listen? My honest review of the length, price, and what it covers, plus better free ways to learn.