When I first started lead climbing I was very nervous to take a fall. I was in the same boat as many climbers that are starting to transition from top rope to lead climbing. Luckily enough for me, I...

Transitioning from being able to climb 5.11 to 5.12 is a huge milestone in your climbing journey. I have learned that it takes hard work, consistency, and dedication to achieve this goal. 5.12b was...

Full disclosure: crack climbing is one of my least favorite types of rock climbing. Even though I am not a fan of it, there are a lot of climbers who love climbing cracks. I did some digging and...

Although I have never taken a climbing trip myself, a few of my climbing partners have. Because I am a very curious individual, I picked their brains on how they prepare for such a thing. In addition...

When I first went bouldering outdoors I had no idea what to bring with me. Luckily my friends were experienced and were able to help me pick out what I needed. I put together a list that included...

Cross training is an essential part of improving your climbing ability. I have a body building background and creating the best gym workout routine was one of my favorite things to plan out when I...