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Beginner

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 Read More

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Beginner, Youth

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 Read More

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Beginner

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 Read More

gauging weather for climbing trip
Advanced, Beginner, Youth

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 Read More

How to get the most out of your climbing gym session
Beginner, Intermediate

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. Read More

Climbing Resources Every Woman Should Know
Beginner, Community

3 Climbing Resources Every Woman Should Know

This article is written by women in climbing for women that are new to climbing. Before diving into women-specific climbing resources, let’s identify why these are important. You may have Read More

Outdoor

Top 8 Tips for Your First Outdoor Climbing Trip

For many climbers, outdoor climbing trips are the best part of the sport. If you are gearing up for your first outdoor climbing trip and are still determining what to Read More

Gear

Guide to Climbing Shoes Shapes

Rock climbing shoes have evolved tremendously and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. What was once normal to use hiking boots has transformed into a minimal design made to Read More

Understanding Climbing Grades
Intermediate

Understanding Climbing Grades

Whether you see “5.10b” in a gym or guidebook, understanding climbing grades is not intuitive. As you climb more, understanding climbing grades becomes second nature. One thing to remember throughout Read More