Training advice, gear guides, and stories from the walls in Newark.
Latest · May 22, 2025
The standard progression of a climber involves learning the ropes (pun intended) on top rope and then progressing to lead when you’re ready for the next challenge and a new array of possibilities. Both top-rope and lead climbing fall under the umbrella of rope climbing, but the transition between the two can be daunting and … Continued
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Press · January 13, 2025
Competitive youth climbing is a growing sport. With greater international attention on climbing, chasing dreams of climbing competitively in college or going pro is becoming a reality for more young people. But, the journey to the biggest stages in the world all starts somewhere closer to home, like a youth competitive climbing team at your … Continued
Press · April 1, 2024
New climbing shoes are essential for any rock climber, but properly breaking them in is crucial for optimal performance and comfort on the wall. Whether tackling tough boulders or climbing steep cliffs, the right pair of climbing shoes can make all the difference in your experience. In this guide, you'll learn the different types of … Continued
Press · March 28, 2024
A consistent hangboard workout will increase your finger strength and help you send your next project! You may have seen photos of Alex Honnold on his hangboard in his van or heard about Sonnie Trotter sending his 5.14 project after a season of almost exclusively hangboarding. Hangboarding, or fingerboarding, is a great way to take … Continued
Press · March 26, 2024
Every climber dreads the end of the climbing season. Whether you have yet to send your project or you simply enjoy getting out to the crag, winter will inevitably change your plans. So, how do you stay psyched on outdoor climbing during the winter? While it's easy for some, the tips below are for those … Continued
Press · March 1, 2024
Ah, the "project". The climb that you've set your sights on sending. You may be gearing up for a climbing trip where you'll hop on the project you've already poured blood, sweat, and tears into over the years. Or, this trip will mark your very first attempt on the climb. Either way, gearing up to … Continued
Press · February 26, 2024
Finding the perfect fitting climbing shoe is like a Cinderella story. But, to make the Cinderella story even more complicated is the fact that climbers are notorious for downsizing and touting their ability to cram their feet into painful shoes. The wrap rock climbers receive is a story of shoes two sizes too small and … Continued
Press · February 21, 2024
Welcome to bouldering! An exciting, problem-solving, physical adventure awaits. Whether you're entirely new to rock climbing or have stuck to top-roping thus far, a new climbing realm awaits. First off, what's bouldering? It is one of rock climbing's many disciplines and one of the three competitive disciplines. (The other two competitive climbing styles are sport … Continued