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Mastering Climbing Endurance: A Comprehensive Guide To Performance And Breathing Techniques
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Master climbing endurance! Discover effective training & breathing techniques to boost stamina, delay pump, & enhance recovery for stronger climbs.
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How To Choose Climbing Shoes: The Definitive Guide To Types, Fit & More
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Master your climb with the perfect shoes. This definitive guide covers how to choose climbing shoes, exploring types, proper fit, closure systems, and materials.
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Climbing Shoes Vs. Regular Shoes: Unleashing Your Climbing Potential
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Climbing shoes vs. regular shoes: Unleash your climbing performance. Learn the advantages of climbing shoes in this in-depth comparison for better climbing.
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Lead Climbing & Belaying: A Comprehensive Safety Guide
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Master lead climbing safety! This guide covers essential precautions, gear checks, communication, and proper belaying for a secure, trusted climbing experience.
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Climbing Partnerships: Building Trust & Safety
General Climbing
Jan 15, 2024
Build unbreakable climbing partnerships. Master trust, communication, and critical safety skills for success in bouldering and roped climbing.
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Rest And Recovery For Climbers: Optimizing Performance And Well-being
Training
Jan 12, 2024
Essential guide for climbers on rest and recovery, covering muscle repair, injury prevention, and active strategies, including the benefits of massage guns.
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Mastering Route Reading: Chalk Patterns, Challenges & Adaptation
General Climbing
Jan 3, 2024
Master route reading in climbing. Learn to interpret chalk patterns, adapt to challenges, and enhance safety and efficiency on any climbing route.
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Multi-Pitch Climbing Guide: Gear, Strategy, And Safety For Long Routes
Sport Climbing
Nov 14, 2023
This guide covers essential gear, rope systems, anchor setups, rappelling safety, and efficient multi-pitch climbing strategy for all levels.
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The Role Of Nutrition In Climbing Performance
Health, Injuries, & Safety
Nov 11, 2023
Discover the essential role nutrition plays in climbing performance, from fueling your climbs to aiding recovery and optimizing overall performance.
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Climbing Disciplines Explained: Bouldering, Sport, And Trad Climbing
Sport Climbing
Nov 7, 2023
Explore Bouldering, Sport, and Trad climbing disciplines. Understand their differences, gear, safety, and unique experiences. Find your vertical path.
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Overcoming Climbing Plateaus: Strategies For Continuous Progress
General Climbing
Oct 21, 2023
Learn about effective strategies for overcoming climbing plateaus, staying motivated, and reaching new heights in your climbing journey.
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Conquering The Mind: Overcoming Mental Blocks And Fear In Climbing
General Climbing
Oct 14, 2023
Master common mental blocks, fear of falling in climbing. Learn strategies for managing anxiety, building confidence, unlocking your climbing potential.
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What Makes Slab Climbing Unique? A Guide To Footwork & Friction
General Climbing
Oct 10, 2023
Everyone is equal on slabs, they say. From minimal climbing holds, to easy-to-slip feet positioning, here is why slab climbing is so different from other styles.
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Indoor To Outdoor Climbing: Bridging The Gap And Mastering The Rock
General Climbing
Oct 3, 2023
Transition from gym to rock. Learn differences, build skills indoors, and safely master outdoor climbing with an actionable roadmap and essential gear insights.
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Joshua
Aug 3
I have washed my chalk bag a few times throughout the years, not that it was REALLY needed, but, I personally like to refresh my gear after sometime. Other gear I might buy new, but chalk bags I feel can just live on until they are really in bad shape and ruined, especially because they are not a matter of safety. When it comes to safety or perform... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I've been climbing for a few years now and have never had to wash my chalk bag. What happened to yours? Did something spill on it? I can't imaging why one would need to be washed unless you are trying to sell it or it got into an accident and got spilled on! Either way, I don't see why it would hurt to wash it by hand and let it dry out in the s... Read more  
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Joshua
Aug 3
I have taken a few breaks from climbing here and there, sometimes for a few months at a time, and each time my shoes felt more like plastic than I remembered. It's not to the point where it's a whole new break-in process, but, it usually takes about a session or two to get used to them again. It's really about getting my feet used to climbing shoes... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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