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The transition from indoor bouldering to outdoor bouldering can be daunting. What do I wear? What gear do I bring? How will I find the boulders? Most climber’s first outdoor climbing experiences usually make funny stories down the road. However, some stories end with a trip to the hospital or a call to mountain rescue. I’ve listed 8 essentials to make your first climbing trip a safe and happy one!
Read MoreMany people have tried to teach me how to do dynos. But for someone like me, who struggles with movement, my brain can’t make my body follow their directions. Then my climbing partner gave me a power spot and everything changed!
Read MoreIn the past year, I learned the importance of a good spotter. Having a good relationship with your spotter can give you the confidence to try difficult moves high off the ground.
Read MoreThe summers get pretty hot here in the Southwest. So what’s a climber to do when heat makes it harder for your hands to hold on and easier for your feet to slip? Sunburns and zapped energy are also part of the struggle. But you don’t have to stay indoors all summer. Here are a few tricks that I use to keep me climbing throughout the summer in the high desert heat!!
Read MoreThe second installment on how to improve your pull power! These exercises are a bit more challenging!
Read MoreI HATE THE COLD. I even wear ski pants to work. Earmuffs are on my head for at least eight months out of the year. I consider anything less then 75 degrees Fahrenheit to be too cold, but I climb year round.
Read MoreNow as a climber, I have a large care team that is comprised of three chiropractors, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist, and a physical therapist. Even during a packed residency schedule, I try to see two each week to help keep my body in good shape. I’m going to share with you my favorite tips that I have picked up over the years!
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