Does Hard Skin Matter?
Or ... should your fingers be soft for the best stickage?
Science
Will “Getting Swole” Help Your Climbing or Weigh You Down?
Should climbers strength train for hypertrophy? This is Part II of a science-based series on how to train smarter to climb better.
Fact or Fiction: Does Over-Gripping Really Matter?
Studies in applied physiology, neuroscience, and sports medicine point to stress itself as the culprit for accelerated fatigue; not how hard you grip
How Much Chalk Is Optimal and What’s The Perfect Temp For Rock Shoes? You’ll Be Surprised.
Not enough chalk and you sweat off holds, but too much chalk can be even worse. We break down the science to find out the ideal dose.
The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk
Check out Bradley Allf's author page.
Why Are There Harmful Chemicals on Mount Everest?
The glory of climbing Mount Everest may last a lifetime, but the chemicals left behind will remain forever. The downstream effects will impact humans and the environment for centuries.
Inside the American Climber Science Program
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Alex Honnold: Climate Change Is Urgent, We Need to Decrease Extraction Now
Check out Alex Honnold's author page.
Researchers Prove 80-Percent Ethanol Liquid Chalk Kills Coronavirus on Surfaces
A team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 80-percent ethanol liquid chalk on SARS-CoV-2 and found that it cleared 100-percent of the virus within five minutes
What’s Happening at the Crags During the COVID-19 Closures
Check out Ilana Newman's author page.
Climbing Hands: How We Evolve When We Push Ourselves in Pursuit of Pump
Check out Rachel Lance's author page.
Do Climbing Gyms Pose a Coronavirus Risk?
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.