Walk into a modern climbing gym and the first impression can be overwhelming. Some walls stop at shoulder-height with thick padding underneath. Others rise fifty feet toward the ceiling with ropes hanging down. In another corner, you might see identical hold patterns with timers mounted at the top. At first glance they all look like […]
The Truth About Climbing Gear: What You Actually Need to Start
Walk into almost any climbing gym and you’ll see climbers loaded with gear—specialized shoes, colorful chalk bags, harnesses covered in gear loops, and enough metal hardware to look like a small expedition team. For someone new to the sport, it’s easy to assume all of that equipment is necessary just to begin. The reality is […]
Beyond the Wall: Six Exercises That Actually Make You Climb Better
Climbers love repeating the obvious: climb more to improve. True, but incomplete. Exclusive focus on vertical movement creates vulnerability—muscle imbalances, plateaus, injury susceptibility. The climbers who break through to the next level recognize that strategic strength training completes the picture, not complicates it. The beauty of climbing-specific conditioning? It demands minimal equipment. Bodyweight movements translate […]
Why Climbing Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade for Your Kid
Looking for a summer activity that actually matters? Climbing isn’t just energy burn—it’s full-spectrum development disguised as adventure. Physical Power, Rebuilt Climbing forges total-body strength legs, arms, core, grip—without the “exercise” whining. Every reach and foothold demands coordination across muscle groups most sports ignore. Your kid gets stronger without counting reps. Motor skills sharpen simultaneously. […]
Cedar Pidgeon and Kindar McNamee Triumph at Canadian Lead Climbing National Championships
Cedar Pidgeon and Kindar McNamee claimed victory at the Canadian Lead Climbing National Championships, which took place at the Calgary Climbing Centre in Alberta. In the women’s category, Caiya Taylor Ainslie secured second place while Elnaz Rekabi rounded out the podium in third. The men’s competition showcased an all-British Columbia podium, with Sean McColl in […]
North American Cup 2026: Full Schedule & Host Cities Revealed
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) and USA Climbing have officially revealed that the North American Cup Series (NACS) will resume in 2026, running from April to July across both the USA and Canada. This series, which first launched in 2021, aims to provide elite athletes from North America with a competitive environment outside of World Cup […]
Horizon Climbing Opens in Champaign, Illinois
On August 16, Horizon Climbing officially opened its doors in Champaign, Illinois, founded and owned by Natalie Broadhurst and Mika Malter. After both having fantasized about launching a climbing gym, they realized that their visions aligned perfectly, leading them to focus on creating an inclusive environment for climbers of all levels. “We wanted to establish […]
Your First Indoor Bouldering Experience: What to Expect and Tips for Success
Walking into an indoor bouldering gym for the first time can be an exhilarating mix of excitement and nervousness. Picture yourself in a brightly lit space where walls vibrate with colorful, oddly shaped holds and the hum of activity fills the air. Climbers of all ages engage with the walls, twisting their bodies into various […]