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The British cycling team – once a team known for being unknown, recently took the world by storm, becoming champions at the Olympics and produced multiple winners of the Tour de France. But their accomplishments aren’t the interesting part. What’s remarkable is what they did to get there. Simply put – They improved everything they …
The 300 Things That Make Me a Champion: 1% Gains Read More »
I’ve never resonated with feminism in sports. Especially in climbing, one of the more egalitarian sports out there, I have never felt held back, discriminated against, or otherwise impeded because I am female. I know it’s out there, but I’ve either been ignorant to it or I just can’t fathom how it could get in …
I remember the first time I ever actually tried hard. It was a random session on a random weeknight after school. The route – a new red 5.12 on a slight overhang. At the time I was a decent climber with a few 5.12 redpoints under my belt, but never a flash. My step-dad, Eric, …
Do you find yourself in the forest looking for your perfect ‘Rainbow Rocket’ (compy/gym style dyno)? Does your ego shrivel up when you see a crimpy face climb? Have you gotten by on nothing but good looks and being tall (good looks are optional but never hurt)? In a world filled with millions of boulder …
I grew up at a very unique point in time. I suspect historians will one day describe it as the takeover of social media. Instagram and Facebook defined the formative years of millions of kids looking to grow up in a world ruled by technology. However in December of 2018, I deleted my Instagram and …
INSPIRATION A new grade was born when Adam Ondra clipped the chains of Project Hard. The ascent was earned after seven trips to Flatanger and two years of effort. When he finally weighted the rope, the enthusiastic screamer was speechless, giving rise to the route’s name, Silence 5.15d. As Ondra addressed the media in the …
Crushers, it is yet again another weekend in the prime time climbing season here in The South where the weather is just not cooperating. Are you tired of wondering why it always decides to rain on the weekend even though it is sunny all week long? Captain Crush has been working on figuring out why …
Wet Weekends – Why Does It Always Rain on the Weekends? Read More »
Belayer’s neck is something that every climber dreads. Rock climbing neck pain often is the result of long days of looking straight up at your climbing partner. Many of you are sitting at home right now with a pack of ice on your neck and 3 doses of ibuprofen deep wondering if the pain will …
I know what you’re thinking. Philosophy isn’t what I need the most. I need a workout routine, a diet, physiotherapy…etc. and you’re not wrong. A large part of being a strong climber is having a stellar physique with abs of steel and tendons of diamond… but what if that’s not enough? What if preparing your …
Training with Canadian Competition Climber Madison Fischer – Finding Your Philosophy Read More »
Projecting a route or problem can be one of the most difficult and strenuous activities a climber will ever do. Often referred to as Redpoint Climbing, projecting is trying a single climb over and over again in hopes of one day sending it. Preparing for a redpoint can takes weeks, months, or even years of …