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.
Climbing
The most amazing activity ever.
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?
Vertical Mind: Possibly The Best Book for Climbers
My Vertical Mind book review: why Don McGrath and Jeff Elison’s guide to the mental game may be the best book for climbers, plus price and who it’s for.
Climbing Endurance: Muscle, Skin and Mental Training
Build climbing endurance across the three pillars that matter: muscle, skin and mental training. Simple, climber-tested ways to climb harder and longer.
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.
What Affects How Climbing Shoes Fit?
How should climbing shoes fit? Learn how brand, material, and shape change the fit, plus sizing tips to find a snug pair that performs without pain.