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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
How to Choose the Right Rock Climbing Harness
A rock climbing harness is not just a piece of gear; it's your gateway to thrilling adventures. You’ll experience the exhilaration of taking falls, the freedom of hanging from the rope, and the comfort of wearing it around the crag or gym. So, choose a harness that...
Wide Feet, No Problem: The Top 5 Climbing Shoes for Wide-Footed Climbers
Wide-footed climbers are always searching for climbing shoes that fit their feet. When most of what you see in the gym or online is catered to narrow-footed climbers, it's easy to feel like you'll never get that right fit. Don't give up yet, and don't settle for a...
Expert Tips for Parents: Choosing the Best Indoor Rock Climbing Camp
The best indoor rock climbing camp is the one that your child talks about for the rest of the year. Has your child expressed how fun it would be if they could spend a whole day rock climbing? Or have you expressed how great it would be if they spent a whole...
Crack Climbing 101: How to Start Crack Climbing
Crack climbing has resurfaced as a popular style of climbing in the last few years. You may have heard of The Wide Boyz, Pete Whittaker, and Tom Randall or watched some of their content surrounding this lesser-used style. Many indoor rock climbing gyms have crack...
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