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How to suffer better as a climber
When you do this right you can maximize your success at your target routes or problems. The idea of the Pain Box comes from Bill Ramsey, the wise climber-plus-professor who...
How to suffer better as a climber
When you do this right you can maximize your success at your target routes or problems. The idea of the Pain Box comes from Bill Ramsey, the wise climber-plus-professor who...
3 Reasons to Train for Climbing Outside
Why do Chris Sharma, Tommy Caldwell, and Alex Honnold encourage training for climbing outside? You improve fastest by climbing as often as possible, ideally on outdoor rock. Here are specific...
3 Reasons to Train for Climbing Outside
Why do Chris Sharma, Tommy Caldwell, and Alex Honnold encourage training for climbing outside? You improve fastest by climbing as often as possible, ideally on outdoor rock. Here are specific...
The Most Down Played Technical Skill in Climbing
You can improve with a few exercises a week, endorsed by everyone from Alex Honnold to Dave MacLeod to Hooper’s Beta. From beginners to pros the one tip that can...
The Most Down Played Technical Skill in Climbing
You can improve with a few exercises a week, endorsed by everyone from Alex Honnold to Dave MacLeod to Hooper’s Beta. From beginners to pros the one tip that can...
Why You Need Strength Before Power
A lesson from a weekend warrior who crushed 5.14's. And the distinction between strength and power clarifies their importance. The rule of thumb is this: Mobility before strength. Strength before...
Why You Need Strength Before Power
A lesson from a weekend warrior who crushed 5.14's. And the distinction between strength and power clarifies their importance. The rule of thumb is this: Mobility before strength. Strength before...
Maximizing Strength in Climbing: 5 Things to In...
In climbing, strength is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly elevate your performance, you need a well-rounded routine that includes strategic skill development, targeted strength training, and focused...
Maximizing Strength in Climbing: 5 Things to In...
In climbing, strength is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly elevate your performance, you need a well-rounded routine that includes strategic skill development, targeted strength training, and focused...
Is it Better for climbers to Rest or Actively R...
It seems obvious that you should take breaks between climbs, yet the question comes up - what should you do to maximize that time off? The answer surprised me and...
Is it Better for climbers to Rest or Actively R...
It seems obvious that you should take breaks between climbs, yet the question comes up - what should you do to maximize that time off? The answer surprised me and...