6a to V Scale: How It Converts to a V3 or 5.11c
The 6A bouldering grade is about the same as a V3 on the Hueco scale or a 5.11c in route…
6a+ to V Scale: How It Converts to a V4 or 5.11d
If you’re trying to figure out how the 6a+ grade converts to the V scale or Yosemite Decimal System (YDS),…
Rock Climbing Grades: The Complete Guide for Free Climbing
Rock climbing grades are numbers (and sometimes number-letter combinations) assigned to routes in order to give a guideline on the…
Ape Index Calculator: What Is Your Ape Index?
What Is the Ape Index? Ape Index is a measurement of how a person’s arm span (a.k.a. wingspan) compares to…
What is Bouldering? Here’s A Beginner’s Guide
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that can be social, physically demanding, and lots of fun! But what is bouldering exactly? Let’s talk about it.
Bouldering Training
Committing to a bouldering training routine can help take your climbing to the next level, but where to start? Let’s dive in.
Flagging Climbing Technique: Why and How to Do It
You know, I’ve often thought of rock climbing as a dance with the rock face. Every move, every twist, every…
What Is a Gaston in Climbing? A Game-Changing Move
In the dynamic world of rock climbing, the language we use can sometimes sound as tricky as the routes themselves….
What to Record in a Climbing Journal: Beyond Chalk Marks
When it comes to rock climbing, we’re often so focused on the wall or the rock in front of us…
Can You Bring Climbing Chalk on a Plane? YES, But…
Navigating airport security can be a tricky endeavor for any traveler, and it gets even more complex when you’re a…