Back when I was a beginner climber, I was impatient and wanted to try hangboarding to get really good really quick. Before I went off and did so, I asked my more experienced climbing friends what...

Although rhyolite is not as popular in the rock climbing community as granite or sandstone, there are many rhyolite climbing routes out there in the world. As a geologist and climber myself, I was...

Climbing on basalt seems to be a very unique experience. Basalt formations are some of the most enticing rock formations in the world. As a geologist and rock climber, I was curious to explore how...

Defining what it means to be an intermediate climber is not an exact science and is open to debate. I believe that there are certain criteria climbers must meet to be considered an intermediate and...

Choosing to start your indoor climbing session with bouldering or top roping will directly impact how much you get out of it. I spent the past few hours researching which of these climbing types you...

It may be time for a resole and/or rand repair if you are noticing that the soles of your rock climbing shoes are starting to get worn down. I did some research to see when getting a shoe resole...