Training advice, gear guides, and stories from the walls in Newark.
Latest · December 23, 2025
'Tis the season of putting your spring and summer training to the test on your outdoor projects, enjoying the crisp weather and stunning change of seasons, and taking trips with your best climbing friends to your favorite crags. With the change of seasons comes fluctuating temperatures and overall chillier days. Knowing what layers of clothing … Continued
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Climbing · November 30, 2025
There are many, many different types of climbing shoes. Whether you’re looking for a pair just starting, or you’re looking to change up your shoe game, here’s a list of a few shoes that could help send your next project. Before we get started on which shoe works best for you, it’s essential first to … Continued
Climbing · November 13, 2025
Whether you’re a boulderer or sport climber, we’ve all heard the term “hybrid athlete” across social media. What is it, and how can we implement the hybrid lifestyle to top our projects? A hybrid athlete is anyone who uses other sports or activities to benefit their physical and mental health. Instead of prioritizing one sport, … Continued
Climbing · October 28, 2025
Climbing is dangerous. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, one awkward fall can lead to months off the wall. Injuries can range from pulleys, sprains, bones, muscles, etc. Because of this, being mindful of how to prevent them best could save you time and money. With this list, we’ll ensure you send your projects rather than … Continued
Climbing · October 17, 2025
Hangboarding—either you hate it or you love it. Some climbers swear by it and say they couldn’t climb like they do today without the hangboard, while others, such as Olympic gold medalist and World Cup crusher Janja Garnbret, say they don’t even use it! Whether or not the hangboard should be part of your routine is up … Continued
Climbing · September 29, 2025
Your climbing project is right there… Whether that means the climb is close by, you’re close to sending it, or both! But why haven’t you sent, yet? Are you hundreds of miles away from the rock you want to climb? Is the weather not cooperating with your weekend climbing escapades? Is work keeping you late and … Continued
Climbing · September 22, 2025
You know that you should warm up before climbing, right? And no, not just by swinging your arms around a few times and pulling on a few crimps before you jump on your project, not that kind of warming up (if you can call it that). Warming up before climbing is important for your session. … Continued
Climbing · August 20, 2025
Rock climbing is just rock climbing; what more is there to really know? Well, if you said that to a climber, you might receive an hour-long monologue about the history of climbing in Yosemite Valley. Or, you might learn how bouldering was simply a tool used to become a better climber and not its own … Continued
Climbing · August 19, 2025
Everyone is a beginner at some point in their life. Being a beginner can be scary. There are many things you still have to learn. However, it's also exciting because there's a lot of room for growth. If you're a beginner boulderer, you may be scavenging the internet for tips and tricks to avoid making … Continued
Climbing · June 13, 2025
Rock climbing is just climbing rocks. While it's full of nuance, technique, and passion, it's actually quite simple when you break it down. Climbers decided to make it more or less complicated, depending on the style they enjoy the most. Trad, sport, and aid climbing, while just climbing rocks, are vastly different from one another. … Continued
Press · May 22, 2025
The standard progression of a climber involves learning the ropes (pun intended) on top rope and then progressing to lead when you’re ready for the next challenge and a new array of possibilities. Both top-rope and lead climbing fall under the umbrella of rope climbing, but the transition between the two can be daunting and … Continued
Climbing · May 13, 2025
Let’s break down all you need to know as a parent to ensure you’re well-prepared to start your kids in rock climbing and foster their lifelong love for the sport. 3 Things to Know When Getting Started with Kids Rock Climbing 1. Programming Options and Commitments Climbing gyms offer two main options: classes and youth … Continued