Training advice, gear guides, and stories from the walls in Newark.
Climbing · November 25, 2024
In a world with so many choices, it's hard to determine which type of rock climbing carabiners you should use. These essential tools, originally designed for use in mountaineering, have evolved over the years to meet the specific needs of rock climbers. There are some with wire gates, others with two gates, some that screw … Continued
Climbing · November 7, 2024
Is it time for new climbing shoes? Shedding out for a new pair of shoes can be costly, so you want to ensure it's the right time or if your current ones still have some life left! Grab your shoes and interrogate them with these hard-hitting questions: "Are your edges super rounded?" "Do you still … Continued
Climbing · October 23, 2024
You’ve clicked on this article because you have reached the point in your climbing where you are ready to focus your training on increasing finger strength. You realize that you’ve progressed to a point where only climbing boulders or routes with jugs is not challenging enough, but using more than a handful of crimpy holds … Continued
Climbing · October 15, 2024
Plateauing in climbing is a universal frustration. It can be disheartening, especially when it follows a period of continuous improvement. Your internal dialogue might resonate with these common frustrations: I was crushing my goals, feeling so strong, and ticking off all my projects. Now I’m falling off climbs I could do a month ago. Or, … Continued
Climbing · October 8, 2024
Do you need help understanding what climbers at the gym are saying? When getting beta, does “Toe-hook the jib then deadpoint to the crimp” confuse you? Climbers know it; their slang is weird. But the vocabulary is part of what makes the climbing culture so great! They use strange verbiage, enjoy wrestling funky-colored walls, and … Continued
Climbing · September 23, 2024
The world of sports continually evolves, and one of the most stirring developments in recent times is the inclusion of rock climbing as an Olympic event. With the pulse-pounding thrill of Speed climbing, the strategic challenge of Lead climbing, and the problem-solving complexity of Bouldering, rock climbing offers a unique blend of physicality and mental … Continued
Climbing · September 11, 2024
New workout trends are constantly surfacing across media and news outlets. In the 70s, it was Jazzercise. In the 80s, it was aerobics. The 90s brought Tae Bo and spinning, while the 2000s brought Zumba and Crossfit. In the post-pandemic United States, fitness trends are leaving the club, and new sports are taking the stage, … Continued
Climbing · September 4, 2024
Unless you are bouldering or free soloing (which we strongly advise against unless you're Alex Honnold), a rock climbing harness is not just a piece of equipment but your primary safety tool. It connects you to a rope(s) anchored to the climbing wall, ensuring your safety at all times. It's a crucial element that provides … Continued
Climbing · August 28, 2024
In the bustling metropolis of NYC, where towering skyscrapers often overshadow nature, you'll discover a plethora of indoor rock climbing gyms. While the city's landscape may not lend itself to outdoor climbing, the indoor options are plentiful and diverse. This article guides these indoor climbing havens. Don't forget to explore Central Park's Rat Rock or … Continued
Climbing · August 21, 2024
Ice climbing is a climbing discipline that developed from alpine climbing. Mountaineers and alpine climbers have used ice climbing skills for decades, but many decided to forgo the mountain and search for ice. Where there is ice, there are ice climbers. This subset of climbing is much like traditional rock climbing, yet on frozen water. … Continued
Climbing · August 3, 2024
There's a reason why youth climbers are incredibly strong: climbing is in their DNA. Think of everything you've ever seen a child climb – whether or not the structure was safe for climbing. Chairs, couches, cribs, beds, playground structures, you name it, a child has probably scaled it. While weight doesn't determine what you can … Continued
Climbing · July 20, 2024
Rock climbing is not just a physical feat; it’s a mental puzzle that demands a harmonious blend of body and mind. One crucial element in mastering climbing techniques and enhancing performance is the cultivation of muscle memory. But what exactly is muscle memory, and how does rock climbing contribute to its development? Muscle memory refers … Continued