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Climbing consulting training program

How to develop a climbing training program

Learn how to develop a training program that will produce the performance gains needed to crush your projects.

Climber training on Moon Board

Board training 101

For climbers trying to break into the higher grades, board training is one of the best exercises for developing contact strength and upperbody power.

Climber bouldering in gym

How to use bouldering for training

Bouldering is one of the best ways to develop strength that translates directly into climbing performance. Here’s how to use it as a training tool.

hangboard

Hangboard training 101

Whether you’re trying to send your first 5.12 or crush V7, hangboarding can help you take your grip strength to the next level.

climber leading trad route

Essential skills needed in trad climbing

When honing their craft, new tradsters usually focus on their gear skills, but there’s more to trad climbing than being able to place nuts and cams.

climber leading trad route

How to lead on trad gear

Before you rope up for your first trad lead, you need to know how to place and extend gear. Here’s how it is done.

One climber spots another

Essential spotting techniques for bouldering

Besides lowering the risk of injury, solid spotting skills can give your climbing partners the confidence they need to push their limits

climber falling

How to overcome a fear of falling

Conquering your fear of falling is the most important thing you can do to improve your climbing and have more fun.

climber belaying with dry rope

Is a dry rope worth the cost?

Dry ropes have their benefits, but are they worth the extra cost. This guide gives you everything you need to know to make an informed decision.