The Best Way to Enjoy a Climbing Wall with Kids
You can still enjoy a climbing wall with kids! Many parents think their days of adventuring and enjoying their hobbies will be over once they have children, but that’s far from the truth! Your days will look slightly different now, but kids don’t need to stop you from having fun! In fact, sharing these experiences […]
What to Wear for Rock Climbing
One of the most common questions for new climbers is, “What should I wear for rock climbing?” Unlike team sports, where you are accustomed to wearing a specific uniform, or sports like swimming, where the outfit is non-negotiable unless you want a soggy t-shift and wet denim plastered to your legs, rock climbing has no […]
Aggressive vs. Flat Climbing Shoes
Whether you’re a brand-new climber looking to trade out those gym shoes for a pair of your own or a more experienced climber wanting to switch up your style, choosing between aggressive and flat shoes can be intimidating. This article will outline some pros and cons of both types of shoes and suggest some critical […]
How to Use Different Types of Rock Climbing Holds
To master that latest project or maybe stick to the wall longer than two moves, it’s essential to know how to use different types of rock climbing holds. In this article, we’ll touch on five categories of climbing holds, go over how to identify them, and offer some general guidelines for using proper technique on […]
Rock Climbing Games for Kids
Rock climbing is an excellent sport for kids. Overall, it builds strength, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Climbing is fun for kids because it’s a unique jungle gym. But how do you ensure it remains fun through the workouts and the repetitiveness of climbing? Games. Kids need a plethora of different activities within the sport to […]
Hangboarding for Beginners
While these tips are for hangboarding beginners, they are not for beginner climbers! So we offer this note of caution: before reading this, if you have been climbing for less than one year, it is suggested that you don’t focus on adding a hangboard routine to your training. For the lowest risk of tendon injury, […]
Benefits of Rock Climbing for Kids
You hope your kids’ heads will hit their pillows exhausted at night between school, extracurriculars, playing with friends, and sports practices. Sometimes it feels like you raise an energizer bunny, and you’ll try anything to tucker them out. Or, maybe your kid is the type who climbs up anything and everything they can grab, giving […]
Lead Climbing vs. Top Rope Climbing
Lead climbing and top rope climbing are the two most common types of roped climbing and the two you will usually find in most commercial climbing gyms. Let’s explore each term and why you might choose to lead versus top rope. What is Top Rope Climbing? The top rope secures your rope to the top […]
What is a System Wall?
In some climbing gyms, “system walls” are all the rage. Maybe your gym has one or two, perhaps even three. Or your gym doesn’t have any, and you’re wondering what a system wall is. If that’s the case, get ready for this article to blow your mind because it may be the greatest invention for […]
5 Reasons to Sign Up for Your Local Boulder League
So, you’ve gotten a taste for climbing, and now you can’t give it up– are you looking for the next step in honing your skills or learning more about climbing? Maybe looking for other folks to climb with? Or, have you maintained your level of climbing for a while now, but you’re just not sure […]