Entries by rockspotclimbing

Why You Should Get Your Belay Certification

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 […]

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Summer Training Tips: Beat the Heat

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 to Wear for Your First Time Climbing

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. […]

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Climbing in the Olympics: What to Expect in 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics are rapidly approaching, igniting a wave of anticipation and excitement among climbing enthusiasts. The opening ceremony, a grand spectacle, is set to captivate the world in just under two months, on July 26th. Climbing, a sport that has been steadily gaining popularity, is returning for its second time after a thrilling […]