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How to Train for Outdoor Climbs at an Indoor Rock Gym
Whether you're prepping for a weekend trip to or dreaming of the epic walls at Red River Gorge, your training can begin right here at...
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Rock Climbing in Omaha, Nebraska?
The Cornhusker State brings to mind an expanse of flat fields, not rock climbing. But, the mid-west state is home to its share of...
Oct 7, 20243 min read

Four Benefits of a 24-Hour Climbing Gym
Not long ago, most climbing gyms opened at noon or later and closed at 10 or 11 pm. As the sport grew, the demand for new climbing...
May 31, 20243 min read

5 Benefits of Adaptive Climbing
Rock climbing is a sport for everyone. It allows you to challenge yourself physically and mentally to the degree you are comfortable. You...
May 24, 20243 min read

The Best Time to Hangboard: Before or After Climbing?
There is no need to beat around the bush; if you want to hangboard , do it before climbing. Sure, you can hangboard after a session, but...
May 21, 20243 min read

5 Differences Between a Rock Climbing Wall and a Rock Climbing Gym
With rock climbing's rise in popularity, many people are seeking out rock climbing gyms to try their hand at it. While you may be looking...
Mar 26, 20243 min read

10 Off-the-Wall Mobility Exercises Every Climber Should Do
It’s easy to go into the climbing gym, do some warm-up (or not), and climb. Hopping on the wall and climbing are why people love sports....
Feb 14, 20248 min read

5 Tips for Transitioning from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing
The transition from sport climbing to trad climbing can be scary! There's a ton to learn! From how to place gear, anchor building,...
Feb 5, 20243 min read

When should I start Moonboarding?
There’s outdoor rock climbing. There’s indoor rock climbing . And, finally, there’s board climbing. Progressing right along with the rock...
Nov 2, 20234 min read

Climbing and Skateboarding
Rock climbing and skateboarding may seem like two very different sports, but they share some surprising similarities. Both sports have...
Jun 30, 20233 min read

4 Tips to Place Better in Your Next Climbing Comp
One of the reasons climbing is a great sport for adults is the accessibility to competition . Many of us grow up competing in various...
May 8, 20233 min read

Why Choose a Climbing Gym Over a Regular Gym?
So, you’re looking for a new workout spot and considering a climbing gym, but you’re not yet convinced. Sure, traditional gyms might...
Mar 21, 20233 min read

How to Incorporate Hangboarding into Your Training Routine
Hangboarding is one of the best tools to increase finger strength for climbing. Every climbing gym likely has an area that regulars dub...
Feb 28, 20233 min read

Top 5 Tips for Beginner Climbers
There is no one path to take as a beginner climber. Everyone's experience differs depending on their goals, background, etc. But there...
Feb 28, 20233 min read

How to Prepare for a Bouldering Competition?
Training properly will be the biggest challenge in preparing for a bouldering competition. But pre-competition training is critical.
Feb 9, 20233 min read

5 Reasons Why You Should Take Private Climbing Lessons
It doesn’t matter how long you have been climbing. You’re bound to have noticed that no two climbers are identical. Body types,...
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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