Beginner

New to climbing? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s cover the two mistakes newer climbers should avoid with their climbing shoes. Firstly, avoid standing on the ball of the Read More

Climbing, like many sports, is full of its jargon. Flash? Crimp? Slab? Sometimes you just need a simple explanation especially if you’re a beginner climber or even a long-time member Read More

Let’s talk a bit about the angle of the wall. Climbing, like many sports, is full of its jargon. What’s slab? What does it mean to top-rope?  (For a comprehensive, Read More

Have you ever wondered how to climb efficiently? In my 30 years as a rock climber, I have heard the following, common lament from many of my fellow climbers: “I Read More

Have you ever been on a first date to the movies? Not the best time, is it? You’re spending about the equivalent of a tank of gas on a ticket, Read More

Is climbing difficult to start? The answer may surprise you.   In a word, no!   But thirty years ago, when I started rock climbing, I would have given a Read More

I’m going to share with you my personal experiences and give you 4 tips to get you rock climbing. With the right mindset and some basic knowledge, climbing is much Read More

Do you need upper body strength to climb? Surprisingly, no. This is one of the most common questions I get from people interested in starting climbing. To find the answer Read More