Twist-Locking Series: Prevent Back-Stepping Spinouts

Spin Out vs the Barn Door Spin out is a phenomenon that feels similar to the barn door, but has a different underlying cause. A barn door occurs when a […]
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 […]
Twist-Locking Series: Advanced Concepts of Back-Stepping

Back-steps are the simplest version of a twist-lock. Being an advanced article, we will assume you know the basics of the back-step. If you need a refresher, here’s how to […]
Twist-Locking Series: The Basics of Back-Stepping

What is Twist-Locking? Twist-locking refers to a family of skills, all of which are based on the same underlying concepts: the twist, and the lock. These two concepts provide […]
Knee Bars: The Coolest Move in Climbing

Our next skill we are going to cover is also one of the coolest moves in the sport. The principle of a knee bar is similar to that of a […]
How to Deal with the Fear of Slipping in Climbing

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 […]
The Climbing Basics of Heel Hooks

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 […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Guide To Dyno Tips and Tricks

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 […]
Learn All About the Single Dyno

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 […]