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 physical strength and mental acuity. But now that you’ve scaled those walls and pushed your limits, it’s time to focus on recovery. After all, recovering […]
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 activities, there is sure to be something here that will excite the kids this summer! Each of the following climbing games for kids is […]
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 of a climb, counterbalancing your weight to stay closer to the wall will save some of that precious forearm strength. This technique is crucial to […]
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 or just a few days, you’ll want to ensure you have good weather conditions for your sends! Plan a Climbing Trip Months in Advance […]
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. There is never enough time in a day. There are many things to do, places, and people to see. So how can you fit in […]
4 Climbers Breaking Down Gender Gaps in the Climbing Community

For as long as climbing has been around, women and other marginalized genders have fought for access, representation, and respect within the heavily male-centered sport of climbing. But don’t be fooled–just because they haven’t had the spotlight doesn’t mean these climbers haven’t been out there crushing since the dawn of climbing! In recent years, a […]
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 noticed it already, but next time you’re at the crag, or the climbing gym, take note of the male-to-female ratio. More times than not, you […]
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 expect, you’re in the right place! You may have been climbing in a gym before, or you happen to have friends introducing you to rock […]
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 perform specifically for climbing on rocks. Climbing shoe shapes vary; choosing a style depends on one’s experience and the rock they’ll be climbing on. Whether […]
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 this guide is that climbing grades are ultimately subjective. For another climber, a route that feels 5.8 to you may feel more challenging or more […]