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Walk into a climbing gym, and you can quickly distinguish beginners from advanced climbers. Aside from the obvious rental shoes and harness gumby giveaway, the clearest differentiator is a climber’s movement on the wall. Watching major sporting events, such as...
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Sport Climbing has captured audiences' fascination worldwide, especially since its introduction to the Olympic Games. For climbers and non-climbers alike, it's a marvel to watch athletes scale walls with holds that defy gravity. For those familiar with climbing, the terminology...
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Chalk and rock climbing have a rich history that dates back to the 1950s. It is believed that the legendary rock climber, John Gill, introduced chalk to the climbing community after taking a gymnastics course at Georgia Tech. His innovative...
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A chalk bag is a rock climber’s best friend. You use it for bouldering (unless you also have a chalk bucket) and sport climbing. Sometimes, you reach into its depths just for comfort or of subconscious habit. When it’s empty,...
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Have you thought much about your climbing hand care routine? Better yet, do you even have one? As a climber, your skin is precious and must be carefully cared for. How often have you blamed your skin after falling off...
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