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Aug 53 min read

The Olympics Are Here: Train Like the Olympic Climbing Team

How can fellow dirtbags learn from these Olympic climbing gods?

Feb 273 min read

Is Climbing Outside Your 2024 Goal? Our Guide to Staying Safe While Rock Climbing

2024 brings a new year and a new you. And by new you, we mean a climber that adventures outdoors. Finally seeking to break free from the...

Nov 22, 20233 min read

Does Hangboarding Build Stronger Skin for Better Rock Climbing Performance?

by Christopher Schafenacker So, you’ve got a climbing trip coming up and while your psych is high, you’ve been buried in books or work or...

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Thumb Strength Matters As Much As Finger Strength In Climbing, Here’s Why

It’s cause to re-evaluate how you train one of the pillars of climbing ability: thumb strength.

Dec 6, 20223 min read

The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for the Climbers in Your Life

by Christopher Schafenacker The holidays are here which means if you have a climber in your life, it’s once again time to familiarize...

Aug 10, 20223 min read

Strength vs. Technique: When to Train What...and How

by Christopher Schafenacker Here we go again. Strength vs. technique is a debate as old as the rocks we climb, and yet folks continue...

Dec 6, 20213 min read

Christmas Gifts for Rock Climbers: The Definitive 2021 Gift Guide

Nothing makes a climber happier than more climbing gear. Here is a guide to this season's hottest gifts for rock climbers.

Aug 30, 20214 min read

Which At-Home Climbing Training Gear is Right For You?

What climbing training gear is right for your space and climbing goals? Learn your options in this climbing training focused blog.

Aug 23, 20213 min read

The Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk & How We Can Reduce our Foot...Errrr...Handprint

As rock climbing continues to grow in popularity, so do concerns about the environmental impact of the sport: specifically, the use of chalk