Climbing is not just a test of physical strength but also a mental exercise requiring great focus and determination. Climbers face unique mental challenges, like managing fear on high walls and pushing through fatigue when every muscle aches and protests. These challenges build resilience beyond climbing, helping in real-world situations like managing stress, embracing discomfort, […]
Wondering where to buy rock climbing gear? Oh, you’re in for it now. You’ll own more pairs of climbing shoes and belay devices than you need before you know it. The number one thing to remember when buying rock climbing gear is that you can never spend too much money on something responsible for keeping […]
The post-Olympic blues are real. Three weeks of nonstop, top-notch sports action leaves a big hole in the aftermath for sports fans, new and old. For some, the start of the NFL season, WNBA/NBA games, and Premier League will fill the void. Others will rewatch Olympic footage, wishing they knew where to watch the niche […]
Have you ever witnessed a toddler who didn’t attempt to scale their crib rails or surprise their parents by climbing the living room furniture? Climbing is an inherent trait in a toddler’s DNA, so the real question isn’t whether they can climb but rather if they have the opportunity to explore this natural ability. Multiple […]
Take the next step in your climbing journey and earn your belay certification! Venture beyond the bouldering mats and autobelays and master a new skill that will elevate your climbing sessions and fill you with pride and accomplishment. Learning to belay may seem daunting, but remember, you’re not alone in this journey. The climbing community […]
It’s almost sending season again, and you know what that means: the perfect conditions to hop back on the proj. When it’s too hot out, you can’t line up enough partners, or you just can’t get back out to the crag, you must figure out ways to train for your outdoor project in the gym. […]
Pool together the top one hundred male and female collegiate climbers in the United States for a weekend of competition, and you end up with something between a house party, class reunion, and world-cup-style competition. But before I can explain how all three scenarios came under one roof, I must catch you up on how […]
In most of the U.S., summer is synonymous with heat. Hot and humid days become more frequent. The sweat dial gets turned to ‘max.’ It can become challenging to avoid slogging through your workouts. Even the advent of air-conditioned indoor climbing facilities can’t always quell summer’s oppressive temperatures and dankness. Yet, as a sport without […]
What do you wear for your first time climbing? Climbing gyms have taken the world by storm, and what was once a not-so-popular activity is now competed for in the Olympics. Although climbing has changed, what climbers wear hasn’t. You’ll see less lycra nowadays, but the core of climbing clothing choices has remained the same. […]