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Several people are bouldering inside a climbing gym with blue walls and colored holds. One person climbs on the left while others sit or stand on the padded floor, and large windows let in daylight. It’s a welcoming space to start rock climbing and experience the growing rock climbing Austin community.

How to Start Rock Climbing in Austin

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How to Start Rock Climbing in Austin

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Step Onto the Pads: How to Start Rock Climbing in Austin Austin is one of...

The Best Places to Go Rock Climbing in Austin

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Central Texas Limestone: A Local’s Guide to Rock Climbing in Austin  The city of Austin...

Climbing Gyms vs. Traditional Gyms: Why Fitness is Shifting to the Pads

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Rock climbing gyms have exploded in popularity over the last decade, not only because climbing...

Afraid of Falling? What Beginners Need to Know About Bouldering

Written by: Kenzie Bicher What about bouldering scares you? Heights. Not knowing what you're doing. Feeling unsure of yourself. Looking...

The Best Active Things to Do in Brooklyn

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Movement In The Borough: The Best Active Things to do in Brooklyn For New Yorkers and...

A Weekly Training Routine for Climbers (Including Yoga)

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Step Into the Lab: A Balanced Weekly Training Routine for Climbing You can learn a lot...

How to Choose the Right Climbing Gym in Your City

Written by: Kenzie Bicher Any good climbing gym is a place to sweat and climb, but a great gym transforms...

How to Get Started with Indoor Climbing

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Stoked on rock climbing but aren’t sure where to start? The sport can feel intense and...

Bouldering vs Rope Climbing: What’s the Difference?

Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz It’s a classic debate: What’s the best way to rock climb?  There’s lots to consider when...

A Local’s Guide to Indoor Climbing in Seattle

Written by: Kenzie Bicher If you live in Seattle long enough, climbing stops feeling like a hobby and starts feeling...

What Muscles Does Rock Climbing Work?

Written by: Kenzie Bicher What Muscles Does Rock Climbing Work? The answer: just about every muscle. Your body acts...

Why Bouldering is One of the Best Full Body Workouts

Written by: Kenzie Bicher Intro Think of the wall as your vertical laboratory. This lab is your opportunity to...

Beginner’s Guide to Bouldering: What to Expect on Your First Visit

Written by: Sofie Schachter Welcome! Climbing for the first time can be intimidating - we’ve all been there. But...

From Beginner to Advanced: Mastering Kilter Board Climbing

Written by: Abbie Chipps Kilter boards are interactive climbing training walls that users control with a smartphone app. They...

How to Choose the Best Rock Climbing Training Board for Your Goals

Written by: Elise Rehberg From finger warm ups to building explosive power, to training climbing technique, training boards are...

Bouldering Walls Explained: Types, Features, and How to Use Them

Written by: Elise Rehberg Inspired by natural rock walls, climbing gyms are purposeful movement playgrounds with endless opportunities to...

Types of Climbing Holds: A Beginner’s Guide to Rock Wall Grips

Written by: Jack Fischl If you’ve ever looked up at a bouldering climbing wall and wondered, “How do people...

How to Understand Bouldering Levels and Climbing Grades at Any Gym

Written by: Jack Fischl Whether you're stepping into your first session or you've been rock climbing for years, understanding...