Fear Review: Can you trust your fear of falling?
byIs your fear of falling keeping you safe or holding you back? In climbing, we are presented with potentially dangerous consequences each time we…
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6 Ways to Start Climbing Outside and Skip Your Sketchiest Days
byYour quick-draws glimmer, lockers shine, the rope is painstakingly uncoiled from its packaging and flaked end to end, helmet without a scratch, your shoes…
How to Prepare for a Rock Climbing Trip — Training & Strategy
byHoping to climb hard on your next destination climbing trip? Then tune into this thorough discussion on training and strategy when planning a trip,…
Climb Injury-Free: How To Prevent A Pulley Sprain
byThe muscles in our forearms extend into long narrow tendons as they reach into the fingers. These tendons run through sheaths and are anchored…
How To Pee on a Wall (When You Don’t Have a Penis)
byBefore I roped up for my first long multi-pitch climb, I had a friend go over all the basics with me: how to place and clean gear,…
Climbing Technique For Beginners — How To Improve Your Footwork Quickly
byThe most talented climbers in the world aren’t just strong, they also have impeccable technique—particularly in their ability to precisely and efficiently use their…
General Tips and Advice for New Climbers
byWhile you’re getting started, there’s one key trick to progress: CLIMB … a lot! Some new climbers find themselves able to climb nearly daily,…
How to Crack Climb — 10 Helpful Tips
byConsidering your entry into the world of crack climbing? Then make sure to learn these 10 quick tips brought you by crack addict, Kevin Boyko, as you…
3 Basic Technique Tips for New Climbers
byThe following content is pulled from our 80+ page eBook, Rock Climbing Fundamentals. Learn more and download it for free (or a small donation…
How to Belay Climbers Heavier Than You
byDo you and your climbing partner have a significant weight difference? If so, then you know it’s quite lucky to be the heavier climber…
Hold Brushing Etiquette for Indoor and Outdoor Climbing
bySomething that always sets me off (but that I find extremely entertaining) is seeing the same person or group of people continually slipping of…
Overcoming the Fear of Falling — A Scientific Approach
byAre you working to overcome a fear of falling or perhaps just trying to figure out the best way to belay on different terrain?…