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Transitioning From Gym to Crag is Tricky—But It Can Also Be Fun With These 5 Tips
Climbing gyms make fantastic training and learning environments, but they differ greatly from real rock outdoors.
The 7 Most Common Beginner Climber Mistakes
Climbing is hard enough as is. Avoid stunting your progression by avoiding these 7 easy-to-fix mistakes.
Is Training Worth Your Time?
Not many will argue that hitting the fingerboard will improve your climbing grade, but if simply going climbing is just as effective...
5 Training Myths That Are Probably Hurting You
Most of us train using unscientific and unproven methods. Here's what the experts say you should and shouldn't be doing.
Wanna Get Instantly Better At Climbing? Here’s How
In the long run, technique will take you much further than a strong back and a vice grip. Instead of getting stronger, get better.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Climbing Outside
A few tips and tricks for your first day at the crag, from someone who learned all these lessons the hard way.
A Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Shoes
What do you need to know before you buy your first pair of climbing shoes? This article tell you everything you need to know about the different shapes and functions of climbing shoes, and makes some recommendations for a first-time pair.
First Time Indoor Climbing? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re interested in trying climbing for the first time, the gym is an excellent place to start. Here is your quick guide to indoor rock climbing.