Finding the best indoor climbing shoes for beginners? You are in the right place for an honest review! Once a niche sport, climbing is gaining popularity over the years since its Olympic debut. However, despite it being more mainstream, both my peers and I face the same issues in finding the best beginner climbing shoes….
What are climber terms a beginner climber must know? Picture this scenario: you arrived at an indoor climbing gym. Your experienced climber friend is excited to host you and starts bringing you around the gym and introducing you to their climbing group. You try your best to remember their names. Everyone looks fit and seems…
Looking for indoor rock climbing in Las Vegas to try out? Las Vegas is known for its vices: gambling, shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Rarely, people will associate Las Vegas as a location for healthy activities like rock climbing and other recreational activities. So it is to my surprise that there are more than a…
What does it mean to be gumby climbing? Is it the technique? Is it the gears? As an amateur climber, it only makes sense to cover an interesting climbing slang: gumby. Gumby is a semi-derogatory term used on beginner climbers who are not familiar with climbing safety practices due to their inexperience. You can tell…
If you think the number of climbing gyms in Malaysia are a lot, wait till you see the number of indoor rock climbing gyms in Singapore. Singapore rock climbing is not to be underestimated. There have a number of IFSC World Cup qualifiers that compete all around the world, which is partially the reason why…
It will soon be Olympic Climbing 2024. 2021 was a very special Olympics year with a lot of firsts. A first where…athletes are disqualified from the Olympics if they caught COVID. Where a single medal category consists of speed climbing, bouldering and lead climbing combined. Where a combined score is based on multiplication of rankings…
Looking for the best outdoor & indoor rock climbing places in Malaysia to climb? Well, look no further for the most comprehensive list to explore! Rock climbing in Malaysia is a growing sport that has climbed up the ranks over the years. With the inclusion of sports climbing in the Olympics in 2021, many have…
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Aloha! Are you looking for the best indoor climbing in Hawaii to get your adrenaline rush? Hawaii is a popular travel location for many adventurers. With scenic volcanic landscapes, the world’s tallest sea cliffs, and gorgeous waves, you will find hikers, climbers, and surfers scattered around the island. Did I also mention that it has…
Looking for the best Climbing Youtube channels to watch to become a better climber? One of the best ways to improve your climbing and get out of your climbing plateau is by watching climbing tips and tutorials! I often find myself stuck in a certain route and reviewing some of these videos helped me tremendously…
The Wall – Climb For Gold is the perfect documentary for climbing enthusiasts interested in the mindset of Olympians… …or so I would think that is their target audience. The 90-minute film follows 4 Olympic hopefuls in Women’s Sport Climbing : Brooke Raboutou of USA, Miho Nonaka of Japan, Shauna Coxsey of Great Britain and…