Skills

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Don't just stand there—spot!

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Stop wasting your time (and skin) by skipping the warm-up.

Make the most of the strength you've gained climbing inside with these tips for transitioning to real rock.

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Let's be real: It sucks to take time off from climbing and come back feeling weak, uncoordinated, and out of touch with the rock. However, you can get back to your previous level and even surpass it with enough dedication—and motivation.

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Everyone gets their rope stuck at some point. Internationally certified mountain guide Marc Chauvin recommends two solutions to help you solve most stuck rappels.

Set yourself up for sending success next year by getting a head start on training now—while still enjoying some holiday treats.

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Elbow pain is a common climbing malady, but you don't have to live with it, and you don't even have to get it.

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Most climbers are not actively pursuing weight loss, but their diets passively reflect the desire to be light, which can hold them back.

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How Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson prepared for the climb of their lives.

Develop a ritual to ground you in the moment

Get comfortable going airborne so you can let go and climb

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Eat smart to fill your belly and send your hardest

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Assign point values to each piece in an anchor to assess overall reliability

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Staying comfortable while hiking is about way more than protecting yourself from rain. It’s incredible just how many hikers have to learn proper layering the hard way—this one included. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you’re setting yourself up for maximum comfort when the weather turns wet.

You're at the trailhead and ready for rain, but how handy should you keep your shell? Watch the clouds to predict precipitation.

Don’t let Mother Nature keep you inside. Take it from these pros who adventure rain or shine. With their tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

There’s more to rain than falling water. Here are the weirdest wet weather facts you didn’t know.

Make your campsite a sanctuary with these tips.

Embrace the process to build a productive relationship with redpointing.

An excerpt from our new book Climb to Fitness: The Ultimate Guide to Customizing a Powerful Workout on the Wall.

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Internationally certified mountain guide Marc Chauvin explains how to prioritize which gear to use while leading a route.

Professional mountain guide Marc Chauvin describes a simple technique to steady a scary rappel.

Internationally certified mountain guide Marc Chauvin explains how to protect your follower on a trad route.

Pro climber and frequent flier Heidi Wirtz shares five tips for long airplane rides.

Professional mountain guide and Climbing’s Intro to Trad instructor Rob Coppolillo shares seven ways to preserve wild places.

Pro climber and yoga teacher Heidi Wirtz suggests seven ways to stay limber during long car rides.

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Internationally certified mountain guide Rob Coppolillo explains how extending your protective gear can help avoid accidents.

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Coach Justen Sjong weighs in on the potential benefits of pumping iron.

Nina Williams shares three ways to improve falling technique so you can climb more safely and confidently.

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Researcher Stacy Sims explains the sexism of the sports-science complex, and how to harness your womanly physiology for peak climbing performance.

Coach Justen Sjong explains the basics of this powerful training tool.

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Pro climber Nina Williams talks about her mindset and training for taking on new challenges.

Coach Justen Sjong shares three small changes that can make a big difference in your climbing.

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Part one of a weekly five part series about outside elbow pain (lateral epicondylosis).

Pro climber Madaleine Sorkin shares her training philosophy.

Heather Weidner shares 5 ways to stay healthy on a meat-free diet.

Coach Justen Sjong shares his journey and unique approach to training climbers.

Pro climber Heather Weidner shares 5 ways to be safe and considerate at the crag

Pro climber Heather Weidner gives advice for expanding boundaries.

How to learn to enjoy the climbing process and not get discouraged by failing

The ups and downs of mountain travel. Learn altitude’s effects on the body to combat mountain sickness.

Meal preparation advice for expedition cuisine

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Fight the pump by building up your power endurance.

Technical solutions: Ask a technical expert

Learn to lower a climber while using a belay device in guide mode

Train for better endurance and power-endurance on the “gerbil wheel”

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