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Bouldering tips for beginners

When you’re just getting started bouldering, there’s a lot to learn. It’s really your own personal golden era of climbing.…

6 years ago

Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully

Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your…

6 years ago

Recovering after a Marathon

When you plan on running a marathon, your mind will naturally wander to the race preparations. You will work on…

6 years ago

Nursing an injury: How to stay active when hurt

Getting injured as an active person is incredibly frustrating. Depending on the injury, you could be off your favorite activity…

6 years ago

How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst

I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers…

6 years ago

Incredible story of SPOT’s 4,000th rescue

Michael Herrera is a retired firefighter and a fan of the SPOT device. This enabled a speedy rescue after he…

6 years ago

How to treat an open wound

The danger of having an open wound is not only the loss of blood and tissue damage but the chance…

7 years ago

Risk Tolerance- a free solo story

Last weekend I met a man who lived on the edge. He lived just like he climbed, free solo, nothing…

7 years ago

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is essential

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just…

7 years ago

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is non-negotiable

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just…

7 years ago