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Beginner climbers find themselves hooked by the thrill of the challenge, the creativity, and the sense of play. But as the novelty wears off, they stay because of the sense of belonging and inclusivity that the community offers. For instance, I remember my first climb...

Crimps may be the most polarizing climbing hold. If you're good at them, you seek out all the crimp boulders and routes in the gym. If not, you stay as far away as possible, marveling at the finger strength of those crimp-loving crazies.  But, to be a...

If you’ve ever climbed or watched somebody climb, you can quickly tell it takes a lot of strength. You likely assume, then, that rock climbing is a strength-training workout. While it’s clear that climbing is a full-body workout, have you ever wondered if rock...

Meagan Martin, Shauna Coxsey, Emily Harrington, Paige Claassen, and Beth Roden, accomplished professional rock climbers and mothers, have shown that the female body is capable of incredible feats, including climbing during pregnancy. Their experiences prove that you,...

Climbing helmets are gear you see surprisingly little of in climbing. Odd, you might think, as the nature of rock climbing and the heights scaled present a climber with inherent danger. Recall the 2024 Olympics, Free Solo, or the last time you visited your local...

Develop proper falling techniques for bouldering to maximize your climbing experience. Are you climbing far above the ground without protection besides big foam mats? It can be scary! With proper falling technique, you won't only climb better, but you'll feel more...

Let your kid be the talk of the school and throw them a rock climbing birthday party. You'll hear how high they climbed and how much fun they had for months, so much so that you'll be eager to take them back to the gym to climb more. Rock climbing birthday parties are...

The Moonboard, a tool that has become a symbol of climbing prowess, was born as a tribute to the School Room. Established in the 1990s, the School Room was the crucible of intense training for some of Britain’s most formidable climbers. Malcolm Smith, Stuart Cameron,...

The types of climbing holds you’ll find in a gym are inspired by natural features found in rock. Running water, wind erosion, rock fall, etc., have shaped natural climbing holds for millions of years! If you’re new to climbing, you might get confused when you hear...

Everybody struggles with consequence vs. risk in rock climbing. Trad climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, free soloing, and indoor climbing involve times when you must internally compete between consequence and risk. But what exactly is the difference...