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Are you new to climbing and looking to learn the fundamentals to get started on the right foot? In this guide, we will break down everything you need to know before you embark on your climbing journey. From understanding the different types of climbing holds to learning proper techniques and gym etiquette, this comprehensive post … Read more
One of the reasons I got into gym climbing in college was that I was bored at the traditional gym and wanted to find a way to stay active while having fun. If you’re looking for an exciting way to stay fit without the monotony of traditional gyms, climbing might be the perfect solution. Combining … Read more
I first started looking for a training planner for my climbing after reading multiple books about sports psychology. It turns out that many athletes and universities pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlock the secret to successful training so there is a lot of research surrounding the topic. I learned that the key to … Read more
Going on climbing trips is one of my favorite activities but over the last few years, I’ve also grown to really enjoy starting my climbing off with a hot cup of coffee too. That’s why I’ve spent hours researching what is the best way to get coffee and tested a few out as well. After … Read more
Mountaineering or alpine climbing is an outdoor activity where people climb very tall mountains. Some consider sport climbing, indoor climbing, and bouldering to be types of mountaineering or alpinism. And while alp is part of the word alpinism, most people involved in alpinism do it on many other mountain ranges other than the Alps. People … Read more
It is coming to the late fall/winter season and that means there’s a slightly love-hate relationship with climbing. We love it because the rocks are perfect and there aren’t very many people out at the crag. However, it’s kind of a hate relationship because it’s cold and it’s not as easy to get all the … Read more
If you have a dog and love spending time with them outdoors, then you may be wondering if it’s ok to bring your dog to the crag. I have the cutest Red Heeler/Australian Sheperd mix and we go hiking together and do a ton of activities together but I wasn’t sure if it was a … Read more
Are you getting stressed about buying a gift for the climbing-obsessed person in your life? Well, you can feel at ease now because I’ve got the perfect gift for them! Getting gifts for climbers may seem like a daunting challenge, however, with this guide, you can be sure that the climber in your life loves … Read more
One of the first things that coaches recommend for climbers who want to get better at climbing is to climb more. However, they also recommend that you are careful with how often you climb. Anyone could climb every single day for 5 hours at a time but the likelihood of them getting injured is pretty … Read more
Professional climbers recognize the importance of mobility and flexibility and spend a significant time on training. Most professional climbers have reported spending between 30-60 minutes every day on training these two things. Janja Garnbret, for example, in her earlier years as a professional youth climber, was recognized for spending half of her climbing session focusing … Read more