Rock climbing and bouldering is a new popular Trend among people of all ages looking for a different kind of exercise that isn’t just class at the gym, jogging down the sidewalk, or catching on to the latest video craze. while there are other ways to get fit at home, rock climbing offers people a Read more about How to Build an In-Home Bouldering Wall[…]
For alpinists and ice climbers, lots of planning and preparation for a long, cold day on the mountain is standard procedure. The mountains are a harsh environment and are even harsher on those who enter under prepared. At high elevations, conditions can change drastically in just a few minutes, so dressing properly is an important Read more about How to Layer for Intense Winter Conditions When Alpine and Ice Climbing[…]
You’ve probably heard it before–living a more active, outdoorsy lifestyle improves your physical and mental health, overall making you a happier person. Studies show that being outdoors boosts our immune system. Doctors and hikers alike will agree that a walk around the block will help lessen depression and anxiety. The facts are there, but with Read more about Indoorsy to Outdoorsy: 6 Ways to Encourage a More Active and Outdoor Lifestyle Within Yourself[…]
The foundation of any good climber’s skillset is strong fingers. Whether you are pushing the limits of climbing or just bouldering at your local spot, finger strength will always be the limiting factor. While climbing regularly is the best way to improve your finger strength, there are a number of ways to train your fingers Read more about Do’s and Don’ts of Finger Strength Training[…]
Looking to make new friends? Love to rock climb? You’re in luck. With the right tools, it’s easy to form new relationships with fellow rock climbers. Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced climber, there are many different ways to meet like-minded people. The community surrounding this sport is massive — all you Read more about How to Find Your Rock Climbing Community[…]
There are few things more relaxing than a peaceful hike. But a hike with back pain is the furthest thing from relaxing. Back pain is something a lot of people will experience in their lifetime and it’s only gotten worse in recent years. In 2009, researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill found Read more about Considerations to Make When Hiking with Back Pain[…]
New sport climbers often over-prepare for their first weekend at the crag. Your partner, hopefully an experienced climber, can typically help you sort necessities from extra gear. But that’s not always the case, or maybe your partner isn’t experienced, and your weekend pack is currently stuffed to the brim with unnecessary gear, which makes the Read more about What’s In My Climbing Pack?[…]
Northern and Central Arizona have vibrant climbing communities and some of the best bouldering problems in Arizona. The best bouldering crags in Arizona favor strong climbers, with most of the four of five star problems being V6 or harder, which has fostered a group of incredibly strong climbers in these areas, but they also have Read more about The Best Bouldering in Central and Northern Arizona[…]