Everything You Need to Know for Your First Outdoor Climbing Trip

Climbing outside is a great way to interact with nature in a new way. From hiking to the crag to sleeping in the campground, we’ll review everything you need for […]
How to Find Outdoor Rock Climbing Near You

Looking for outdoor rock climbing near you? You’re in luck; it hasn’t been easier to find local crags than now. Here is a list of all the ways to find […]
Movement Tips for Beginners

At first glance, rock climbing appears to be all upper body strength. Shredded arms with big biceps and lats are noticeable among the strongest climbers. Sure, pure strength and upper-body […]
Redpoint vs Onsight vs Flash

“I onsighted that route! I thought it would be at my redpoint level, but I onsighted it!” The climbing world is full of wacky words and phrases, many unknown even to long-time climbers. While you don’t […]
Top 5 Recovery Tips after Your First Climbing Session

Congratulations, intrepid climber! You’ve just conquered your first climbing session and are probably feeling a mix of triumph and soreness. Climbing is a fantastic full-body workout that challenges both your […]
5 Climbing Games for Kids

Whether you are a parent signing your child up for a camp, a counselor preparing to wrangle in and entertain the little rascals, or a parent looking for fun out-of-the-house […]
Climbing Techniques: What is Flagging?

No, it doesn’t have anything to do with an actual flag. Flagging is a rock climbing technique that is essentially counterbalancing. Instead of focusing on pure arm strength to reach the top […]
Gauging Weather for Climbing Trip

Planning a climbing trip and trying to figure out how to gauge the weather? There are a few essential steps to take when going outside; whether it’s months in advance […]
How to Get the Most out of Your Rock Climbing Gym Session

While rock climbing is a powerful stress reliever, it can also be a source of stress when you want to get the most out of your rock climbing gym session. […]
4 Climbers Breaking Down Gender Gaps in the Climbing Community

For as long as climbing has been around, women and other marginalized genders have fought for access, representation, and respect within the heavily male-centered sport of climbing. But don’t be […]