Sport climbing, top roping, redpoint, trad rack, onsight…what does it all mean?! There are a lot of technical terms involved in the sport of rock climbing, which can unfortunately make the sport feel unapproachable. To combat that, today we’ll be taking a look at the difference between sport climbing and …
Climbing harnesses come in many different sizes and styles, which means there are tons of options to choose from when you go to purchase one. Finding the perfect fit is crucial, both for your safety and for your comfort. A climbing harness should fit snugly around your waist or hips, …
A rock climbing date is a fun way to get to know someone while also getting some exercise and trying something new. However, if you’ve never been rock climbing before, it can be hard to know exactly what to wear. The last thing you want to do is look silly …
Rock climbing can seem like an intimidating sport to get into, especially if you aren’t familiar with the jargon, technique, and customs of the climbing community. It can also seem like a very difficult sport that requires tons of upper body strength and a ripped physique. However, this is not …
It can be tempting for climbers to focus solely on exercises that strengthen pulling motions that mimic those of climbing. However, push-ups are often recommended as part of off-the-wall training for climbing. So, are push-ups good for rock climbing? Color the Crag gives you the full run down. Push-ups are …
While rock climbing is really a full-body workout, there are certainly some parts of your body that need to be developed specifically for the sport, such as your forearms and grip strength. So, are forearm workouts good for rock climbing? Forearm workouts are certainly good for rock climbing, since they …
Having a rock climbing wall at your home is the dream – you can project a route as many times as you want without having to take turns with other climbers, you can set your own routes, and you don’t have to drive to the gym to get a workout …
Rock climbing involves a lot of terminology that can be confusing for those who are new to the sport, which can make climbing feel inaccessible and hard to get into. For example, you may have heard climbers refer to ‘pitches’ while describing a climb. So, what is a pitch in …
Climbing shoes fit totally differently than your normal street shoes, which can make it a challenge to select the right ones. While there is a common myth that climbing shoes “should hurt,” that is certainly not true. So, how should climbing shoes fit? Climbing shoes should fit snugly – not …
Just when you’ve finally gotten your new climbing shoes softened up and broken in, you catch a whiff of them after an intense climbing sesh and your proverbial socks are knocked right off by the stank. This probably prompted you to immediately Google “how to keep rock climbing shoes from …
