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Effective Gym Training Strategies

When I began climbing over 25 years ago, the climbing season ended with the hounds of winter, and the only "training for climbing" consisted of... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 1

The essence of climbing is a dance up the wall using the four points of contact as your dance steps. Since each climb possesses a... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 2

This is the second in a series of articles covering the fundamentals of climbing technique. This time you will learn the importance of letting the... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 3

Move with Perfect EconomyThe technical paramount is to climb with perfect economy. Make these two words--perfect economy--your mantra every time you touch the rock.Perfect economy... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 4

Optimize Use of Rest PositionsFinding efficient rest positions is as important as finding the best way to do a crux sequence. If you miss a... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 5

Advanced TechniquesThis is the fifth in an eight-part series on fundamental climbing techniques. Previously we examined several basic techniques that should be rapidly perfected during... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 6

This is the sixth article in an eight-part series on the fundamentals of climbing. If you haven't read the first five articles, we invite you... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 7

Twist Lock and Backstep on Steep TerrainThe twist lock and backstep are the bread-and-butter moves of a steep-wall connoisseur. As a climbing wall tilts back... Read More

Fundamentals of Technique 8

#8. Creative Use of the FeetWhat do you do when you start pumping out or lacking reach on steep terrain? Consider using one of your... Read More

Target Practice for Your Feet!

When the going gets tough, focus on the feet! Remind yourself of this every time you begin to struggle on a route! Due to the... Read More