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Can You Rock Climb While Pregnant?

Can You Rock Climb While Pregnant?

Megan Martian, 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,...

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When to Wear a Rock Climbing Helmet

When to Wear a Rock Climbing Helmet

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...

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Proper Falling Technique When Bouldering

Proper Falling Technique When Bouldering

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...

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What is a Moonboard?

What is a Moonboard?

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,...

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Types of Climbing Holds and How to Use Them

Types of Climbing Holds and How to Use Them

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...

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Consequence vs Risk in Rock Climbing

Consequence vs Risk in Rock Climbing

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...

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3 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Heights

3 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Heights

Your fear of heights may inhibit you from pursuing your dream of rock climbing. I remember when I first started climbing, the height of the walls seemed insurmountable. What may seem like a fun and exciting way to push your body is instead seen as a death-defying and...

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Switching To BETA

Switching To BETA

Monday, 12 August 2024 Your time at our gyms shouldn’t be bogged down by software issues, glitches, or outages. Unfortunately, our current software is at the end of its software lifespan. Just too many recurring problems and outages.  We’ve been searching for new...

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The History of Sport Climbing in the U.S.

The History of Sport Climbing in the U.S.

Alan Watts is responsible for the massive success of sport climbing in the United States. Today, in almost every area of the country, sport climbing has helped introduce people to the activity who may never have had the chance. With the addition of preplaced bolts,...

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