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 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 […]
Is Climbing Difficult to Start?

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 different answer. Climbing Was Difficult To Start A Long Time Ago Back then, the first thing you would have needed in order to start climbing […]
Is Climbing for Me?

It’s Everywhere The popularity of indoor rock climbing has seen a virtual explosion in recent years. It seems like only yesterday when finding a climbing gym in your city was like finding a hidden gem, or a secret clubhouse. It is a place where only you and a few others in the know could enjoy the magic […]
Have These Traits? Is Climbing For You?

Is climbing for you? This is a tricky question to answer because I am biased. I think climbing truly is for everyone and climbing is for you. It is a sport that almost anyone can get into at almost any age. I’ve seen people start as young as two and as late as 80. There […]