ClimbThrough: Trad Climbing Youtuber
Flailing on the initial layback moves above the smallest nut I had on my rack, I quickly realized that I was either going to finish the climb or break my legs.
Category: Why We Climb
Rants, Raves, and Random stuff about Climbing!
Megaton Coffee – Understanding Caffeine and Climbing
Early morning wakeups, laser focus, and energy to keep grinding are the basic ingredients of any climber. It’s no wonder that coffee and climbing are a match made in heaven. Climbers instinctively know that the benefits of caffeine extend beyond just a warm cup to share with fellow adventurers in the morning. Read more about Megaton Coffee – Understanding Caffeine and Climbing[…]
Crag Dogs
Everyone loves a Crag Dog, or do they? The truth about our favorite four-legged friends is not always what we wish. Sure, 90% of people love dogs and are generally happier when they are around. The problem is that sometimes a climbing crag is not the best place for Fido. Dog owners can often have blinders when Read more about Crag Dogs[…]
Yosemite Decimal System
What is a 5.9 and why can’t I climb it? Why are there no 5.0s in the gym? What does 4th class mean? Welcome to the in-depth discussion on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) where we will try to answer all the most common questions about this complex grading scale. Please join in with the discussion Read more about Yosemite Decimal System[…]
Rock Climbing Terminology – Climbing Slang
Are you having trouble understanding and conversing with other Climbers at the gym or crag? Does it seem like they are speaking some obscure language when talking about climbing? Slang is a huge part of how climbers communicate to each other. This can be anything from how a hold feels to how terrifying a route is. Hopefully reading Read more about Rock Climbing Terminology – Climbing Slang[…]
Coffee and Climbing (Does Caffeine Make You Climb Harder?)
There are 3 main ingredients to climbing hard: Caffeine Adrenaline Obsession Out of these 3 ingredients, one requires extreme emotion and determination (Obsession), and one is a chemical that our adrenal glands release as a primal survival instinct (Adrenaline). Luckily for us, the third component can be consumed in a warm cup of coffee in the morning, you Read more about Coffee and Climbing (Does Caffeine Make You Climb Harder?)[…]
The Best Jobs for a Rock Climber
Professional Rock Climber – end post…. If it was only that easy. Unfortunately for most of us Gumbies, getting paid to climb is a bit unrealistic. Besides getting a gig working the front desk at a gym there aren’t any easily attenable incomes that directly relate to climbing. The problem with Rock Climbing is that it Read more about The Best Jobs for a Rock Climber[…]
Types of Rock Climbing Holds
Welcome to the world of Rock Climbing, a place where using 4 adjectives to describe the way a hold feels is common practice. For a climber, the holds are everything and even the slightest difference is distinguishable. On the top level, there are 6 basic types of Rock Climbing holds Jug – A hold that is Read more about Types of Rock Climbing Holds[…]
Rock Climbing vs Bouldering
What’s the difference? OK, here it goes… When it comes to the term “climbing” there can be a lot of confusion. What is the difference between Rock Climbing and Bouldering? Bouldering vs Rock Climbing is not exactly black and white (unlike all the cool images in this post…). Joking aside, depending on who you talk to, Bouldering and Read more about Rock Climbing vs Bouldering[…]
Insanity – Why Do We Climb?
Calling it an Obsession is an Understatement It’s crazy, isn’t it? I mean how much you love to climb? Has it completely taken over your life? Has it made you think about everything differently than you did before climbing? If climbing has not made you completely insane than just wait, it will. The funny part Read more about Insanity – Why Do We Climb?[…]