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5 Tips to Top Out a Boulder Problem
Outdoor climbing is the root of the sport. It is where adventure seekers first put their grip strength abilities to the test, asking themselves, “What’s the hardest possible way I can get to the top of this rock?” Unlike bouldering in a commercial rock gym, most...
How Bouldering Can Benefit Your Kids’ Physical and Mental Health
Bouldering is a climbing discipline that uses cushioned pads instead of ropes and usually reaches heights of only 8 to 12 feet rather than 25 to 65 feet. It requires solving problems, thinking outside the box, overcoming fear, and pushing yourself physically. It...
Top 3 Finger Training Exercises for Climbers
Whether you're an intermediate or advanced climber, these top three finger exercises will help take your climbing to the next level. We'll also answer some misconceptions about finger training and tell you how to rest properly after a training session so you're ready...
How to Start Rock Climbing
Starting rock climbing can be overwhelming, but we're here to help you try your hand at scaling walls. From tips to beginning your climbing journey to how to progress, this article will help you get climbing in no time. 1. Find a climbing gym: Look for a local gym...
Climbing Jargon You Need To Know
Climbing jargon you need to know will start with learning what “beta” means. “Beta” is essentially the “How To” of rock climbing. Have you ever been at the climbing gym and watched other climbers make weird hand movements in the air like they’re conducting an...
Creating More Diversity in Our Climbing Community
Left to right: Vanessa Brias, Carrie Roccos, Mardi RobertsCreating More Diversity in Our Climbing Community Author: Steve Wartenberg steve.wartenberg@gmail.com Mardi Roberts attended an event for the owners of multiple indoor rock-climbing gyms during the recent 2022...
Words for Thought
Has the recent Olympic spotlight on sport climbing sparked curiosity about climbing terms, lingo, slang, and jargon? Are you aware of how the use of language influences your climbing and other behavior? Feed your curiosity with this brief discussion about language and...
A Lifestyle, a Revolution, and a Sport
Look like an expert and impress your friends. With the debut of Sport Climbing in the 2020(1) Tokyo Olympics this summer, you will have a rare opportunity to share your enthusiasm for climbing and gain huge “respect” points for your knowledge. You may also gain lots...
Family time around the fire
We have a new member of the family here at 5.life and it has made me reflect on family and community especially in light of the last 15+ months. As a young family that was transferred far from home in the early 90s, the climbing community in Central and Southern Ohio...
KISS
Keep It Simple to Send (OR Keep it Simple to Succeed) At it’s core climbing is a pretty simple activity. Go up. Not much more to it than that. We humans tend to make things way too complicated.Why do we choose to ‘Go Up?’ Because it’s there. (Quote attributed to...
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