I was wondering if it is ok to go bouldering in the rain or while the rock is wet so I did some research. Is it ok to climb in the rain or when the rock is wet? Bouldering in the rain isn’t recommended because some rock types such as sandstone are more likely to … Read more
With climbing gyms shut down around the world, you may be trying to figure out how to satisfy your climbing itch while confined at home. The following are the top 10 designs for at home climbing gyms. #10 Full Training Set-Up If the purpose of your climbing gym at home is for training only, then … Read more
I’ve noticed in the last month or so of not being able to go climbing (pandemic induced withdrawal) that I may be addicted to climbing. Climbing, just like many other exercises, creates endorphins and stimulates the release of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. It’s no wonder that we notice a difference in our mood and wellbeing … Read more
Over the past few years, it’s become noticeable that my mental game heavily affects my climbing performance. In my search to learn how to train my mental game, I came across Vertical Mind by Don McGrath and Jeff Elison. The reviews on Audible were praiseworthy so I spent the next few weeks listening to the … Read more
At one point in your climbing journey, you will recognize that you want to climb harder and longer to level up. However, you may be finding it difficult to do so without climbing harder and longer. Before you can climb harder and longer, you need to build training endurance. For climbing, there are three main … Read more
The fear of falling is something that every climber has to deal with. It can prevent climbers from pushing harder or taking risks and it can prevent climbers from sending the problem. You only need to spend a few moments in the climbing community before you learn that everyone goes through it. With the fear … Read more
Whether you are going on a date climbing or just going with friends, you may be wondering what to wear bouldering. I know when I went climbing for the first time, I didn’t know what to wear. So what should women wear? Generally, the clothes that you wear to exercise will work. Just make sure … Read more
When people ask climbers why they climb, they are usually wondering why they put themselves in a dangerous position on purpose. There is a separation between personal fulfillment and a selfish risk. For climbers, the danger or adrenaline rush from the risk of falling isn’t usually at the forefront of their minds while they are … Read more
If you are considering making climbing your main training or exercise activity then you may be wondering how many days you should be climbing each week. For me, I wanted to train every day I could so that my climbing skill would improve, but I learned you shouldn’t climb every day. In this article, I … Read more
If you are buying your first pair of climbing shoes, you may be wondering what affects how climbing shoes fit. What affects how climbing shoes fit? Climbing shoe sizes change based on many factors including brands, material, shoe shapes. As for brands, La Sportiva is commonly smaller than Madrock climbing shoes. As for material, leather … Read more