Dreaming of Going Pro? New Program To Diversify The Sponsored Climbing World.
The North Face’s Athlete Development Program will provide 20 “burgeoning and diverse athletes” a two-year contract with the brand.
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The Top 5 (Worst) Ways to Get Sponsored
While it certainly helps to climb 5.15, you don’t actually have to.
The Best Climbing Advice 12 Pros Have Ever Received
We asked 12 pros: What's the best piece of climbing advice you've received? Some of their answers are obvious, others are enlightening. But all are worthy considerations when out on the rock, plastic, or ice.
How One of America’s Best Sport Climbers Maintains Her Psych for Climbing
Finding balance between climbing and "life" is difficult. Pro climber Michaela Kiersch learned how to do it early in her career.
Are They Pros or Poseurs? How Social Media is Defining Our Sport’s Elite
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Should Aging Pro Climbers Step Down?
As the climbing community struggles to improve representation among sponsored athletes, it might be time for elder statespeople to leave professional climbing behind—or to consider new roles.
Should Aging Pro Climbers Step Down?
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
Growth Spurt: How the Olympic Postponement Worked Out in Colin Duffy’s Favor
Get to know the 17-year-old phenom, who exploded onto the national stage when he won the Pan-American Championship in 2020.
Thundercling: How Pro Climbers Can Become Real Leaders
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Interview: Matt Segal on His Life as a Pro Climber and Entrepreneur
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Ask a Climbing Writer: How Much Money Do Professional Climbers Make?
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
The Job of a Pro Climber: Behind the Scenes With Adam Ondra
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