Climbing the Nose: To Commit to an Impossible Dream
Every time I see El Cap my stomach sinks, my hands start sweating, my heart…
Browsing: Rock Climbing
Onsight Climbing Tips
Climbing onsight, meaning leading a pitch or route with no prior knowledge of the details…
Bouldering 4×4 Drills
Bouldering 4×4 drills have been around for a long time. But what are they and…
Endurance Heaven at 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell
When the shotgun blast echoed throughout the canyon, announcing the end of the 24 hours…
The Alpine Dance
In 2017, I was standing on a metaphorical plateau that spanned nearly seven years. I…
What Does It Take to Be Good?
In keeping with Steve’s recent article about wearing through your gear to become a better…
Mountain Strong Part 1: What Is Strength to You?
We recommend you visit the Uphill Athlete strength training landing page—Strength Training for the Mountain…
Three Purchases Guaranteed to Improve Your Climbing
Ultimately, climbing in all forms combines fitness, skill, and judgment in varying ways dependent on…
Top Three Signs You Did Not Recover
One of the most difficult things for an athlete using a training plan or self-coaching…
Rock Climbing Drills
When doing ARC training or accumulating pitches during a climbing marathon session, it can be…