Super Mario
While searching for dry rock close to the road (we arrived late in the day), we came across the huge boulder of "Super Mario".
The Summer/Autumn 2011 Plan.
Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.
Reader Questions: Nutrition.
Anonymous writes... How important do you think nutrition is when trying to improve/achieve new climbing goals?
Case Study: Taylor, Part III: Phase One.
I was positive that Taylor had the skills to put it all together. However, I wasn't so sure that he’d stick to the program for more than a week or two.
Case Study: Taylor, Part II: Arriving At A Plan.
You might say that Taylor has a hard time focusing on things for very long.
Float.
If you've opened up the latest issue of Rock and Ice recently, you may have come across my full page mug.
The False Ceiling: Has Your Skill Set Limited Your Training Gains?
The fact is, you WILL NEVER get to within earshot of your potential if you don't have a complete skill set.
Review: V5.12 Hangboard from Detroit Rock Climbing Company (Still Available at Escape Climbing)
Since you only use specific parts of the grips anyway, is there really a point to having dualtex on a hangboard?
Sinking The ARC
ARC (Aerobic Restoration and Capillarity) is the new buzz word around my gym.
Transitioning
Fact is, training hard gives us certain expectations toward our performance.
Reader Questions: A Red River Plan.
A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.
Reader Questions: New Place, New Plan. Keep it Personal.
Another reader writes in with questions to be answered.
The Importance of Vision.
I realized not long ago that it was quite difficult to set problems for myself that are at or above my limit.
Southern Update.
I used the last trip as a time to feel out more of the hard boulders on my list.
Intimidated?
Our egos are ruthless. I've seen climbers stop a workout early because they didn't want to "look bad".
Reader Questions: Follow the Leader.
Josh asks: Who are your favorite climbers, and what particular aspects of their climbing really stand out?
Ten Thousand Thanks.
Yesterday we hit the 10,000 hit mark, and I thought it would be a good time to say a quick thanks.