All sports have their jargon and climbing is no exception. In fact, climbing is more saturated with jargon than any other sport we know. What follows is a very brief
Two Systems In the U.S., climbing grades are broken into two systems: the V-grade system used for bouldering, and the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) used for grading routes. Why are
The original layout of the first Philadelphia Rock Gym was truly an exercise in old-school design. In the early days, as I have mentioned previously, many climbing gyms were
In the early days, many believed that climbing gyms were just a passing fad. They might survive a few years, maybe five. People reasoned that once the novelty wore off
When the first Philadelphia Rock Gym opened in February of 1994, it was not only the first climbing gym in the Philadelphia metropolitan area but one of the first in
What is a Roof in Climbing? A roof in climbing is a severely overhanging face. There is no hard and fast rule, but a steep face typically becomes a roof
What are Repetitive Stress Injuries Along with overtraining, repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are the most common cause of performance declines during training. In fact, repetitive stress injuries are frequently an
What is Over-Training? Perhaps the single most common risk to athletes during the season is overtraining. In this article, we’ll examine its causes and effects in detail and discuss how
The Warm Down: Neglected But Needed The warm down is the least appreciated (and least used) element in a workout. Coaches and climbers alike frequently neglect it. This is unfortunate.
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