Climbing harder is not just about getting stronger. It is about understanding movement, positioning, and how to use your body ...

I’ve never enjoyed walking into a gym. Growing up as a fat kid, I have enough traumatic memories around exercise to fill several therapy sessions. On top of the shame I had around my body, I also have ...

We talk traditional rock climbing (i.e. “trad climbing”) with Mark Smiley and Vikki Weldon at the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy. The term “Traditional” rock climbing (or as many often refer to as “Trad”) ...

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Rock climbing has gained popularity over the past few years, and whether you watched “Free Solo” or the Paris Olympics, you might be wondering how to start rock climbing. Getting into the sport is ...

Many of us have felt the infectious joy of seeing Alysa Liu deliver her Olympic performance without the overwhelming pressure or the weight of a gold medal on the line. How did she do it? What lessons ...