Am I Ready To Learn How To Lead Climb?

For many, lead climbing is what draws us into the sport of rock climbing. Do you ever ask yourself why you climb? What is it about this sport that draws you in? The brutal physicality of it? It could be the puzzling beta. Or you love the community climbing has given you that sense of […]
Understanding Different Types of Climbing Holds

Climbing lingo is like speaking another language. A lot of it needs to make more sense to the common ear. Learning the different types of climbing holds is the first step in grasping the climbing language. All the different types of holds are words you will recognize, and once each hold is explained, you will […]
Four Awesome Climbing Footwork Drills

It is easy to spot someone with good climbing footwork. If you don’t know what that means, think about the climbers in the gym that you have watched effortlessly float up the wall. They are silent, except for the occasional power grunt, and they make everything look easy, even if they drop off the wall […]
Best Snacks for Climbing

Why do we need snacks as climbers? As a serious or semi-serious climber, you spend a lot of time on the wall. That’s a lot of extra energy expenditure on top of your day-to-day life energy expenditure. How long are your regular climbing sessions? Dedicated climbers tend to spend at least 2 hours at a […]
5 Reasons Why Rock Climbing Gyms Are Becoming So Popular

Odds are you have heard of rock climbing. Or, better yet, you have visited a climbing gym near you for a birthday party with a friend, a group outing, or maybe even a work event. Twenty years ago, those odds would’ve been way closer to zero. Without a doubt, climbing gyms are becoming increasingly popular, […]
Top 3 Ways to Meet New People

As anyone who is out of school knows, making friends as a young adult is hard. It is a process that requires the following conditions to all magically happen at once: You must be near people. You must desire to reach out to those people. Those people must want to hang out with you. Those people’s […]
5 Fun Ways to Get in Shape in Philadelphia

So you’re tired of your old gym. Same routine, same equipment. Luckily, trying something new and getting into shape has never been more fun in the Philly area. We have compiled a list of alternative fitness options that will keep you engaged. The only problem is you’ll forget that you’re actually doing it to be […]
Amazing Gift Ideas Under $50 for the Rock Climber in Your Life

Wondering what amazing gifts to get to your rock climber in your life? Whether you know more than you ever wanted to about where they climb and what they love about it or have resolutely tuned out of excessive climbing fandom, we have a few gift suggestions for climbers of all stripes. While all of […]
4 Essential Survival Skills Children Learn Through Rock Climbing

How do the 4 essential survival skills children learn through rock climbing benefit kids? As a parent and the Director of Youth Programs at Philadelphia Rock Gyms, I can relate to parents wanting to give their children the best tools to succeed in life. We want our children to be able to make knowledgeable decisions […]
Use This Hack to Magically Consolidate Your Kid’s Busy Schedule

We live during a time when kids have access to so many activities, sports, and hobbies. The after-school and weekend hours can be enriching but their schedules are bursting at the seams! Use this hack to magically consolidate your kid’s busy schedule. What are We Consolidating? Sure, it’s all good stuff. Chess Club offers practice in […]