David Rowland

At the core, the fear of slipping off of a hold is essentially a fear of falling. It’s specifically the fear of feeling vertigo.   It is useful to examine Read More

Heel hooks, like a reverse flag, can be useful on lower angle terrain. However, they become a mandatory tool for roofs and roof exits. The basics of a heel hook Read More

Now that you understand the mechanics of double dynos and single dynos, we will finish this skill with some final tips to allow you to hone your abilities and gain Read More

While starting with double dynos is a good way to get the feel for the movement, and develop your chops, the single dyno is where you will get the most Read More

Despite being the best starting point for learning dynos, the basic double dyno is actually a very uncommon move on an actual boulder problem or route. Why? It is very Read More

Slopers and Pinches are Inevitable. When we break into the higher grades, we will inevitably encounter more pinches and slopers, which are frequently the bane of newer climbers. Both types Read More

Why Start With a Double Dyno? A double dyno is the most extreme form of a dyno. A climber literally jumps with both hands from a starting set of holds Read More

What is Locking Off? In climbing, the term locking off is when a climber tries to hold a position on the rock wall. The arms are usually bent around a Read More

Why Do You Need a High Step? High steps become more and more common as slab and vertical moves get harder. A high step is difficult to precisely define. In Read More