Rock Climbing Blog

Through the Eyes of a Climber: Sherpa Smeej

Through the Eyes of a Climber: Sherpa Smeej

Meet D.J., or 'Smeej,' the dedicated manager at On The Rocks Climbing Gym with a life as adventurous as the mountains he climbs. From his early days as an ESL...

Through the Eyes of a Climber: Sherpa Smeej

Meet D.J., or 'Smeej,' the dedicated manager at On The Rocks Climbing Gym with a life as adventurous as the mountains he climbs. From his early days as an ESL...

Are Climbing Routes Getting Softer?

Are Climbing Grades Getting Softer? A Data Anal...

Analysis of 1000 routes over four decades reveals that climbing grades aren't getting softer but rather more consistent, with modern routes showing significantly more grade stability than their historical counterparts.

Are Climbing Grades Getting Softer? A Data Anal...

Analysis of 1000 routes over four decades reveals that climbing grades aren't getting softer but rather more consistent, with modern routes showing significantly more grade stability than their historical counterparts.

The Best Climbing Destinations On A Budget Around The World

15 Best Climbing Destinations on a Budget: Rock...

A comprehensive guide to world-class climbing destinations where you can climb hard without spending hard, featuring detailed budget breakdowns, seasonal recommendations, and money-saving strategies for 15 incredible locations across six...

15 Best Climbing Destinations on a Budget: Rock...

A comprehensive guide to world-class climbing destinations where you can climb hard without spending hard, featuring detailed budget breakdowns, seasonal recommendations, and money-saving strategies for 15 incredible locations across six...

Forearm Exercise for Climbing Grip Strength

5 Exercises to Improve Your Grip Strength for C...

Master these five grip-strengthening exercises to elevate your climbing performance and conquer challenging routes with confidence.

5 Exercises to Improve Your Grip Strength for C...

Master these five grip-strengthening exercises to elevate your climbing performance and conquer challenging routes with confidence.

How To Break-In New Climbing Shoes

Breaking in Your New Rock Climbing Shoes: Tips ...

Check these important tips and tricks for breaking in new rock climbing shoes.

Breaking in Your New Rock Climbing Shoes: Tips ...

Check these important tips and tricks for breaking in new rock climbing shoes.

How Rock Climbing Improves Mental Health

5 Surprising Ways Rock Climbing Improves Mental...

In today’s society it’s increasingly more important to find a way to be proactive about your mental health. Climbing is a great way to do that. In this article, we’ll...

5 Surprising Ways Rock Climbing Improves Mental...

In today’s society it’s increasingly more important to find a way to be proactive about your mental health. Climbing is a great way to do that. In this article, we’ll...