How Are Climbing Routes Graded?
How climbing routes are graded, indoors and out: how the YDS, V-scale, French and British systems work, who sets grades, and why the same grade feels different.
Climbing FAQs
Basic tips for beginner climbers
Is Climbing Considered A Sport? How It Checks Every Box
Is climbing a sport? Yes. It takes physical exertion, real skill, and has competitions, now including the Olympics. Here’s how climbing checks every box.
Is Climbing and Bouldering Good For Cardio?
Is climbing cardio? Yes, climbing and bouldering raise your heart rate and build real cardio fitness. Here’s how to turn a session into a solid workout.
Can You Boulder In The Rain or When The Rock Is Wet?
Bouldering in the rain or on wet rock? Learn which rock types break when wet, how long rock takes to dry, the ethics, and how to stay safe out there.
Top 10 Home Climbing Gym Designs
Ten home climbing gym designs to steal ideas from, from a tiny corner board to a full home wall. See what makes a good home climbing gym and how to use it.
9 Signs You’re Seriously Addicted To Climbing
The 9 signs you’re seriously addicted to climbing, from taping flappers and skipping parties to real withdrawal when you can’t get to the wall. How many hit?
How To Deal With The Fear Of Falling In Climbing
Fear of falling climbing? Learn why it happens and how to work past it with grip cues, progress focus, and breathing so you keep sending despite the fear.
What Women Should Wear Climbing: A Head-to-Toe Guide
Wondering what women should wear climbing? A climber’s head-to-toe guide to hair, sports bras, leggings, jewelry, tops, and shoes for the gym or outdoors.
Why Do People Like Climbing?
Why do people like climbing? It’s rarely the adrenaline. Climbers stay for the sense of accomplishment, the zen focus, the community, and the challenge.
How Many Days a Week Should You Climb?
How many days a week to climb? Most climbers do best at 3 to 4 days. Here is how intensity, age, and recovery decide your ideal climbing schedule.