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Blister on Finger

I always get a blister on my left middle finger, right on the inner top joint. Is there anyway to prevent this? Why is a blister forming there? If I

Velcro vs. Lace-Ups

I'm a beginning climber who is looking to buy my first pair of climbing shoes, to be used for indoor bouldering and climbing. That being said, would

"Left -of -7" 5.9+ fav.

My partner Niccum and I have been climbing the big Thompson Canyon for 8 years, and Left of 7 is our favorite climb. It's classical laid back finger

Phildo on Extra Lean, Indian Creek

After driving 26 hours straight from Chicago, a crazy amalgamation of climbers of various abilities and stages of life arrived at Indian Creek, Utah,

Training for Rock Climbing, By Ryan Coisson

You’re About To Learn Secrets That Some Rock Climbers Will Never Know About Training for Climbing and Rock Climbing...

Training for Climbing

You’re About To Learn SecretsThat Some Rock Climbers Will Never Know About Training for Climbing...

Daniel Woods Teva World Cup Men's Final #3

Daniel Woods at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail Colorado. Daniel Woods is climbing on the Men's Final Problem #3 and he actually got the high point on

Chris Sharma Climbs New 9a in Spain

In this climbing video Chris Sharma climbs one of his projects a 9a in Spain called Gancho Perfecto.

bouldering/rock climbing - how dangerous?

I've really wanted to get into climbing for a while, but just really haven't had the time until now. One of my concerns is that it seems pretty

Chris Sharma ABS Nationals Problem #4

Chris Sharma climbing problem 4 in the qualifiers at the spot in 2008 ABS nationals.

Chris Sharma ABS Nationals Problem #2

Chris Sharma finishes the problem on his 2nd attempt at the ABS9 Nationals at The Spot in Boulder, CO, Feb. 2008

Dave Graham and Chad Greedy Climbing in Fountainbleau

Here is a video of Dave Graham and Chad Greedy bouldering in Fountainbleau.

Chris Sharma, Andrada & Lamiche Bouldering At X-Tone

Came across this video of Sharma, Andrada & Lamiche Bouldering At X-Tone.

Climbing with Blisters

If I climb really hard one day and start to get blisters and callouses, should I wait a day or two and let my hands recover or should I push it and

Alaska Rock Gym

Alaska Rock Gym is Anchorage's premier rock climbing facility. Get all the details here.

Alaska Pacific Climbing Wall

Alaska Pacific Climbing Wall is located in Anchorage at Alaska Pacific University. Get all the details here.

Alabama Climbing Gyms

Alabama climbing gyms and indoor climbing walls including photos, videos, descriptions, and all pricing information.

Rock It Climbing Gym

The Rock It Climbing Gym is made up of 4000 sq feet of climbing area. With bouldering, lead climbing, and top rope.

Daniel Woods Bouldering Video

Video of Daniel Woods, Luke Parady (nabbing the FA), and Chris Sharma.

UAB Climbing Wall

The indoor UAB climbing wall at the Campus Recreation Center is an Entre-Prises Imprint wall with over 1500 square feet of climbing surface.

Alabama Outdoors Climbing Gym

Alabama Outdoors climbing gym is located in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 23 foot walls and a bouldering area.

MENTAL!!

Hi! Although I have been climbing for about a year now, my friends do comment that sometimes they feel I am able to complete a route if my mental

Corey free climbing The Cave

My husband, Corey, and I frequent exit 38 in WA. We were just scopin out new places around there to

Rock Climbing Made Easy

Rock Climbing Made Easy is a 12month program designed to take you from beginning climber to climbinglike a pro in no time..

What shoes should I get?

I started climbing a little over a month ago and I have been looking to get some shoes. Right now it's mostly just inside, but ones it gets nicer out

Finger injuries

I have had a tendon injury for the past two months in my right middle finger, caused by over-exertion while climbing. I am quite a bit heavier than

Fingers Peeling Bad

My roommate and I have been climbing pretty regularly for about 4 months now, both outside and at the local indoor place. My problem is that when I

Fingers Peeling Bad

My roommate and I have been climbing pretty regularly for about 4 months now, both outside and at the local indoor place. My problem is that when I

Florida Boys Bouldering in Hueco Tanks

Florida boys representing in Hueco Tanks.

Lisa Rands at ABS 2008 Regionals Champion

Watch professional climber Lisa Rands crank her way to victory in the 2008 ABS Western Regional Bouldering Comp aka Project Mayhem held at Vertical

Carlo Traversi ABS 2008 Regional Champion

Mega Cranker Carlo Traversi nabs the high point on Men's Final route #4 at the ABS 2008 Western Regional Bouldering Comp at Vertical Heaven in smelly

Injury as a Result of Bouldering

Hi, My name is Hemant from India my age is 38 from last 2 years I am doing practice I have ligament & Elbow problems because of climbing what should I

Dave MacLeod Crushing Darwin Dixit (5.14b) in Spain

I saw this cool climbing video of Dave Macleod climbing Darwin Dixit 5.14b in Spain and thought I would share it with you all. Dave is an extremely

The Bachar Ladder

The Bachar ladder. I'm interested of constructing one, just to try it. Do you have ideas to build a homemade Bachar ladder? What a great question

V16 Wheel of Life Bouldering

Chris Webb Parsons sends the only v16 in the world the Wheel of Life. This boulder problem is more like a route since it is about 60 moves long is in

Dave Graham, Midnight Express, V14

Dave Graham crushing in Btown on Midnight Express a sick V14. This send gives Dave the third ascent of Midnight Express. By the way it looks like a

Arkansas has Climbing?

Sick!!! This is a favorite of the local spots in northwest Arkansas, This cave is the Ice Box. Any

Setting up a Top Rope Anchor

What's the correct way to setup a top rope? When you get to the top, and your setting it up for the next climber, I know your supposed to have

What is Cleaning a route?

What is cleaning pertaining to sport climbing? I've heard it used in context like clean the route using webbing / runners. Graham that is a great

G.I joe does Barbie 5.9+ sketchy

This climb is up the Big Thompson Canyon, at combat rock, don't know where they got the name but this climb is the hardest 5.9 I've ever done, but

Opening a Gym

Hello, I am interested in looking into opening an indoor climbing gym. My question is, Is there a source or website of wall builder's, or is there a

Opening a Gym

Hello, I am interested in looking into opening an indoor climbing gym. My question is, Is there a source or website of wall builder's, or is there a

Bouldering Video Tony Lamiche Doing the Sit Start to Mandala

Check out this bouldering video of Tony Lamiche doing the sit start of the Mandala. Totally sick, you have got to give it to the French. Super

Bouldering Video of SomeSummer Days in RMNP (Ty Landman)

This bouldering video is of Ty Landman & Seth Allred doing a few fun R.M.N.P. boulder problems... enjoy. Filmed and edited by Chad Greedy.

Dave Graham Climbing Dreamtime V14

Dave Graham is one of my favorite rock climbers. He has great ethics, is certainly crazy, and is really fun to watch. Here is Dave sending a classic

Emily Harrington and Lauren Lee Dominating at an Indoor Climbing Competition

2008 Nationals Indoor Climbing Competition. Two of the rock climbing superstars Emily Harrington and Lauren Lee throwing down at Nationals 2008 at

A Bouldering Video Trailer for Unreal

A bouldering paradise in the Carribbean Sea awaits a group of climbers looking for something new. Unreal is a a new bouldering film from momentumvm.

Matt Madaloni Attempting Some Free Soloing (Kinda)

Check out this free soloing video of rigging expert Matt Maddaloni attempting to “free solo” Young Blood (5.13a) on the Cacodaemon boulder in

Indoor Climbing Competition Video with Ivan Greene

This is some pretty sweet footage from a Indoor Climbing Competition. Professional rock climber Ivan Greene and UNI climbers Paul Nadler and Dusty

Sport Climbing Footage from Recent Petzl Roc Trip

Here is a cool sport climbing video from the recent Petzl Rock Trip. Footage includes Sean McColl flashing Thanatopsis 5.14a and Michael Fuselier