3 Benefits of Aging in Adventure Sports

It’s true that for some, participation in outdoor sports may change as you age. I interviewed several people, in their 30s, 40s and 50s, who are redefining their goals by prioritizing health over fitness, embracing new opportunities, and building supportive communities.

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The Most Unique Climbing Comp You've Probably Never Heard Of

The BFL Combine is hands down the most unique climbing competition out there. Half weight lifting and half climbing, it is based on the NFL and NBA combines, where athletes showcase their athletic and mental skills to pro scouts. The BFL Combine started in 2021, and has attracted world class climbers, including Natalia Grossman, Zach Galla, and Drew Ruana.

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Queer, Trans, Outdoorsy, and Melanated

Even though we may face similar obstacles - like safety, access and representation - our stories and journeys are not the same. If you identify as a LGBTQIA+ Person of Color, you know just how hard it is to find a truly-inclusive outdoor community: Do you join the melanated affinity group with zero queer/trans leadership or the all-white queer outdoor meetup?

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Intro to Climbing Holds!

When you start your climbing journey, there is an overwhelming amount of information to learn! You have to learn safety, new lingo, new muscle use, new movement and more. One of the critical pieces of being a successful climber is understanding the hold types. Knowing the names and how to use different types of hold will help you read the climb before you hop on it and will help you communicate to other climbers. In this post, I go over the basic hold types.

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Want to Try Outdoor Bouldering? 8 Tips for a Safe Adventure!

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!

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