Most climbing gyms have their own set of written rules, but outdoor climbing areas don’t usually have written rules. That doesn’t mean that they don’t have rules of rock climbing, though. Both indoor climbing gyms,
You got into climbing recently and invested in your first pair of shoes a few months ago. You climb often and so your shoes have seen quite a bit of use in the first few
During your days at the climbing gym or local crag, you may have noticed that many climbers don’t wear socks with their shoes. This can seem odd at first glance, especially since we grow up
Climbing can seem almost impossible if you can’t reach the holds, but there are some ways to make climbing more accessible to those a little shorter. Although indoor climbing tends to be more of a
There are so many different types of belay devices available to climbers now that it can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. Each device has its own pros and cons that you, as a climber, should
Every athlete, regardless of the sport they do or the level they do it at, is aware that the food they put into their body impacts how their body performs. This is true with climbing
In this article, we’re going to break down some of the most common and popular mental and physical benefits of rock climbing. We’ve come up with what we think are the top 13 mental and
Maybe you really want to go to a new climbing spot, but you can’t get to the top to set up an anchor, or maybe you are just ready for the next challenge in your
Improving your climbing and taking on harder routes does not only depend on increasing strength and nailing dynos. There is one climbing technique that combines dynamic movement and static control to help you tackle some
If you’ve seen those people climbing at your local gym with what almost looks like a bulletproof vest on and wondered what they’re doing, then you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you have acquired
