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Rock climbing requires caring for your hands' skin, a form of self-care that is often overlooked! The largest organ, and the one that physically connects with rocks, can be forgotten by many climbers. They're so busy focusing on their one-arm pull-ups or deepest...

Have you ever looked at a climb, seen more than one sloper on it, and declared you'll never touch the climb because there aren't enough crimps? Going out on a limb here, if you thoroughly enjoyed powering your way through slopey climbs, you wouldn't have clicked on...

Do your narrow feet make it hard to find climbing shoes? You've likely experienced the frustration of not all brands being created equal, especially not all shoes. The climbing industry understands this, which is why different companies have created climbing shoes...

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...