Sweet Dissatisfaction | Exploring Discomfort in Climbing
What makes us feel curious in the face of anxiety, fear, and frustration? It's all in asking the right questions.
Josie McKee | Part 1: Sport Climbing to Train for Big Walls and Narrowing Failure
Experienced big wall climber Josie McKee recently found herself with limestone sport climbing as her primary means to train for a Yosemite trip.
The Worst Interview Question
Look, it’s important to not let things get overcomplicated. Hunting for elegant answers keeps us from getting bogged down with minutia. But when we take it too far, we lose sight of the bigger picture.
REWIND | Stevie Haston on Climbing 14d at 52 and Common Sense Training
We REWIND to this episode with British climbing legend, Stevie Haston.
Board Meetings | The Pros and Cons of Replicas
Watching Will Bosi and Aiden Roberts work on the Burden of Dreams replica is fun, but is it valuable for the rest of us?
Bill Ramsey's Pain Box for Climbers: How to Try Harder
Achieving hard things requires sacrifice.
REMIX | EFFORT: featuring Bill Ramsey, Jonathan Siegrist, Jason Kehl, Hazel Findlay, and more
Most of us have never given 100% to an attempt on a rock climb. Most of us just don’t know how.
Lessons from the Library
There are an infinite number of lessons to learn within climbing.
McKenzie Long | Climbing and Our Changing Relationship with Public Lands
McKenzie Long’s love of climbing – and dream of becoming a writer – led her to consider our relationships with public lands.
Board Meetings | 5 Reasons Simple Training is Better with Nadya Suntay
Kris chats with our very own coach Nadya Suntay to remind us why it’s better to keep it simple when it comes to our training.
What When How to Train | Wild Iris Sport Climbing with Leif Gasch
Looking for a summer sport climbing destination? Look no further than Wild Iris, with its high elevation, low humidity, and perfectly-pocketed limestone walls.
REWIND | Beth Rodden on Parenting, Identity, and Climbing
Today we REWIND to this conversation about parenting, identity, and climbing with the great Beth Rodden.
Board Meetings | Top Training Considerations for Routesetters with Jess West
Our very own coach Jess West provides valuable insight as to how setters can smartly and safely train for their goals.
Patty Law | From Belay Check to Gym Ownership
Don’t be fooled by Patty Law’s small frame and soft-spoken demeanor – she’s a fierce climber, mother, entrepreneur, and community cultivator.