Technique

Twist Lock and Backstepping Technique

  The twist lock and backstep are the bread-and-butter moves of a steep-wall connoisseur. As the climbing surface tilts back past vertical, it becomes increasingly... Read More

Indoor Climbing Drills to Improve Your Technique

In its essence, climbing is a dance up a rock wall using your four points of contact as the dance steps. Improving at climbing, then,... Read More

Indoor Technique Training Drills – Part 1

When I began climbing over 30 years ago, the climbing season ended with the hounds of winter, and the only "training for climbing" consisted of... Read More

Indoor Technique-Training Drills – Part 2

Last month I instructed you on two indoor drills that are highly effective for developing climbing technique. This month I'm serving up two more drills... Read More

Developing Optimal Hand Technique

In a sport where anxiety and fear often rule, it's understandable that many climbers hang on for dear life with their hands. This tendency manifests... Read More

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