Helping climbers evolve their skills from the gym to rock in a safe and productive way with proper etiquette and respect for the environment and others.
12/16/2022
Sustainable Bouldering: Using Leave No Trace to Achieve Change (U.S. National Park Service) In RMNP bouldering areas, all of these impacts have been documented by research collaborators at Utah State University (USU) and RMNP Climbing Rangers. During the summer of 2015, USU researchers mapped extensive informal trail networks and visitor-created bare ground sites around bouldering areas in...
12/22/2021
Do Climbing Gyms Have a Responsibility to Teach Outdoor Etiquette? As climbing slides into the mainstream, climber education becomes crucial for protecting our outdoor crags. Are climbing gyms the answer?
05/04/2021
https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/transition-climbing-gym-rock/
Tips From a Pro on Transitioning From the Climbing Gym to the Rock "Rock takes a while to get used to. The way you move on it is different."
05/04/2021
https://sterlingrope.com/journal/246-tips-for-a-smooth-transition-from-gym-to-crag
Tips for a Smooth Transition from Gym To Crag - SterlingRope.com Sterling Athlete Leslie Timms gives advice on transitioning from gym to crag
05/30/2019
4 Tips for Talking to Other Climbers About Ethics Calling out a stranger at the crag on their behavior can feel… awkward. While you may do your part to abide by The Climber’s Pact—staying on trail,
03/23/2018
Unofficial Rules of Outdoor Bouldering We have entered a time in climbing where the average rock climber learns to climb inside of a state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility, with little to no experience on real rock. Here are some unofficial rules to consider when heading outside.
09/20/2017
Rock Climbing as Therapy: Interview with Aleya Littleton – Crux Crush Anyone who’s ever tried climbing, even once at the local gym, knows that the sport is about much more than just climbing up a wall. It tests our limits, our patience, and our confidence. It empowers us by making us face our fears and overcome them. Today we bring you an interview with Aleya Littleto...
09/20/2017
Why Climbers Have the Head Game of Zen Monks Research already supports mindfulness exercises like yoga therapy for TBI recovery—they help rewire the brain connections that a TBI essentially scrambles. And though there isn't hard data yet to support rock climbing as TBI therapy, it taps into a similarly focused state of mind.
Climbing Therapy La Climbing Therapy è un approccio psicoterapeutico esperienziale che integra la Bioenergetica e l'
09/02/2017
Local Ethics Climbing (aka, How to Not P**s Off The Locals)Every climbing area in America is connected to a place, a local community, and a history. The norms, ethics, and issues of
06/23/2017
Highly Manicured...Dirtbags - Mountain Magazine by Chris Van Leuven It’s 7 p.m. on a “$10 Friday” at The Spot climbing gym in Boulder, Colorado, and...