For Adventurers
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
Climbing is dependent on the environment and the weather, which is why so many are eco-considerate. If you’re looking for something for yourself or something for a climbing friend, then consider getting an eco-friendly gift. This gift guide is here to help – eco-friendly gifts that climbers would love. TOP 3 GIFTS If you aren’t … Read more
By now you’ve seen who medalled for the Men’s Olympics and you may be wondering – why didn’t anyone anticipate this line up? Today we are looking at what happened and why everyone (including myself) was wrong I’m also reviewing what it would have looked like if Speed Climbing wasn’t in the Olympics this year … Read more
Olympics are coming (August 3rd) and I made an article a couple of months back about what to expect with the Olympics (events, scoring, list of climbers, etc) and I realized that if you’re like me, then you’re going to want to know about the individual climbers entering the competition – so I did some … Read more
Have you ever been climbing and wonder why is that climbing hold placed there? Or maybe you’re watching a competition and wondering why that foothold has that specific angle? Every handhold and foothold has been placed on the spot and in that position on purpose. It has a reason. To learn more about route setting … Read more
The definition of sport, according to the dictionary is: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Climbing is a sport as it uses significant physical exertion, skill, is competitive and is showcased on television for entertainment. Not only does climbing meet the … Read more
Rock climbing is a great workout and you may be wondering how many calories a session of climbing burns so you can lose weight. For a climbing session that is moderately difficult, the average person burns the following amount of calories per hour, according to MET Value. A 100lbs person burns an average of 340 … Read more
As a beginner climber, you are likely noticing your skill level improving quickly and proof of that is in the bouldering grades that you keep leveling up through. Bouldering grades are the level of difficulty that a route is. The harder the route, the higher the grade. You may be visiting different gyms in your … Read more
If you want to get started with indoor rock climbing, you are probably wondering what to expect and guidance for being able to climb better your first time. Indoor rock climbing is fun and a great workout but there are a few things that I’ve included in this article to help you get started so … Read more
The climbing industry has been booming since 2016 and it is becoming more and more popular. One of the biggest growing activities in the climbing industry is bouldering. Bouldering is when you climb up to 12-15 without any routes. In comparison to sport climbing, the routes usually require more technique and strength. Bouldering is a … Read more
