Category: Climbing Tips

How Safe are Climbing Bolts

How Safe are Climbing Bolts?

Bolts are a continually evolving part of rock climbing. They are placed in the rock to help keep you safe, but how safe are they? How strong are rock climbing bolts? How often do climbing

Does Climbing Build Abs?

Rock climbing is an increasingly popular sport for a lot of reasons, but how does it impact your body? Does rock climbing build muscle? Does bouldering build muscle? Does climbing build abs? With so many

Can You Teach Yourself Rock Climbing

Can You Teach Yourself Rock Climbing?

Can you rock climb by yourself? Yes, if you plan on bouldering, that is. Can you teach yourself to rock climb? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous

How Long Should You Spend Bouldering

How Long Should You Spend Bouldering?

With rock climbing growing in popularity and gyms popping up all over the country, it is no wonder that bouldering is being added to more and more people’s workout routines and daily routines. Bouldering, or

How Often Should You Go Climbing as a Beginner

How Often Should You Go Climbing as a Beginner?

With the addition of rock climbing in the Olympics and new climbing gyms popping up all over the country, rock climbing has been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years. What used to be a more

Can I Wear My Glasses When Climbing

Can I Wear My Glasses When Climbing?

If you are someone who wears glasses but still wants to be able to climb, you have come to the right place! Climbing requires you to be able to see what holds you are stepping

How Fit Do You Need to Be to Rock Climb

How Fit Do You Need to Be to Rock Climb?

Rock climbing is a unique full-body sport. It works your arms, legs, core, and even brain, all while being an incredibly social and engaging sport. These are only some of the many reasons that the

How Do Rock Climbing Anchors Work

How Do Rock Climbing Anchors Work?

Figuring out how climbing anchors work can initially seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are a rock climber and want to know more about the anchors keeping you safe

Autoblock vs. Prusik: What’s the Difference

Autoblock vs. Prusik: What’s the Difference?

Rock climbing is a dangerous activity, but some aspects are known as super dangerous. Rappelling, or controlling your own descent down a rope, is one such aspect of rock climbing. Many accidents happen during the