Climbing Is a Great Alternative to a Traditional Workout, and Here’s Why
Bored at the gym? Here’s why climbing is a great alternative to a traditional workout, from full-body strength and core to cardio and calorie burn.
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Track Your Progress and Stay Motivated: The Ultimate Climbing Training Planner
A climbing training planner helps you track your progress and stay motivated across grades, strength, drills, and the mental side. Here’s what to look for.
Gifts for Climbers 2026: Gear, Eco-Friendly and Non-Gear Ideas by Price
Gift ideas for climbers in 2026, sorted by price: stocking stuffers under $25, gear for boulderers, sport and trad climbers, eco-friendly picks and non-gear gifts.
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.
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.
22 Benefits of Rock Climbing, Backed by Research
Wondering what the benefits of rock climbing really are? Here are 22 physical, mental, and social benefits backed by research and time on the wall.
7 Common Mistakes in Rock Climbing For Beginners
New to climbing? Avoid these 7 common climbing mistakes for beginners, from skipping your warm-up to muscling routes, and use the easy fixes to climb better.
Is Bouldering Dangerous?
Is bouldering dangerous? It has more injuries than rope climbing, but with good technique and smart falls it’s a safe, fun sport. Here’s how to boulder safely.
How Tight Should Climbing Shoes Be? A Climber’s Fit Guide
How tight should climbing shoes be? A climber’s guide to snug-but-not-painful fit, when to size down for bouldering, and how to avoid too-tight foot damage.