#Vanlife – An Ode to the Green Machine
by1999 Ford E150 hi-top van. This is the magnificent beast that brought my husband Serg, dog Hoobie, and me from New York City to…
Journal
A continuous stream of climbing inspiration. Enjoy community-submitted stories, photo blogs, interviews, and more, meant to enliven the rock warrior in you.
How to Become a Certified Climbing Guide
byWhile having an official guide certification is not necessarily a requirement to be a climbing guide, many agencies have started to seek out certified…
Simulator Training for Climbing Project Route – Moonshine (5.14d)
byCameron Hörst recently sent his first 5.14d/9a, a 50-foot route with tiny pockets called Moonshine, near Lander, Wyoming. In this video, Hörst shares some…
Stacking Paper: How Climbing Strength and Climbing Skills Build One Day at at Time
byMy friend Matt is a clean-cut, optimistic, friendly, and charismatic guy. He’s also a good motivator. This makes him a great climbing partner. Lately,…
Essay: On Belay or On Fleek
byThe history of climbing in America has been a circuitous one. Popularized decades ago, by rebels and those on the fringes of society, it…
Learn Dynamic Climbing With Louis Parkinson
byLouis Parkinson (@captaincutloose) shows us his favorite dynamic climbing exercise, which will get you bounding up the wall at speeds never before possible. When…
5 Must-Know Etiquette Rules for the Climbing Gym
byTuesday nights, I have a standing climbing date with my longtime partner. For the last 5 years, we’ve consistently roped up (unless he can…
The Humbling Climbing of Off-Width Haven, Vedauwoo, Wyoming
byJuly 24, 2018: It was a beautiful summer day in July. The air was humid and fragrant, untouched by the weekday hustle and bustle…
Approach Shoes Gear Review: Evolv Cruzer
byEvolv Cruzer: they’re wonderful, they suck, I would (and did) buy them again I don’t work for Evolv nor do I receive any sponsorship…
Adam Ondra’s Road to Tokyo #20: Injury
byEven the great Adam Ondra has run into some trouble with injuries while trying to train for the upcoming Olympics. Using both Eastern and…
3 Simple Tips for Controlling Trash in Your Van
byLet’s face it, recycling is a bit complicated when you’re traveling and living in a van. It’s not impossible, but it does take more…
A Review of Esther Smith’s Hangboard Program for Finger Recovery
byAbout 8 weeks ago my left ring finger started to ache. I thought I had strained it, or maybe it was sore after a…