Lead Climbing vs. Top Rope Climbing: What’s the Difference?
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
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
Imagine that your friend just told you that they started climbing, you would have no idea if they meant bouldering or rock climbing as both often fall under the umbrella term of climbing. Maybe you
Have you ever climbed so much that you felt your elbow start to hurt? If so, you’re not alone at all. “Climbers elbow” is a common complaint among frequent climbers, just like tennis elbow or
Many climbers live by the adage that the only way to train for climbing is to climb more, and maybe that works for you, but if you’re looking to add some off the wall training
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
If you’re a rock climber, chances are that you are well versed in the ins and outs of physical exercise. As with all sports, stretching before and after a workout is paramount not only to
Do your climbing shoes smell? Are they dirty? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this is the article for you. In it, we’ll cover how to clean rock climbing shoes. We know
Many old-timers in the climbing community will tell you that the tighter your climbing shoes are, the better you will climb, but is there any truth to that? Why would anyone climb if their feet
So you’re just getting into climbing, and you tell your buddy that you want to buy your own shoes. Your buddy says that you should get the tightest shoes you can because that’ll help your
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