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The Great Climbing Conundrum: Should You Be a Feather or a Fridge? (Spoiler: It's Complicated!)

The Great Climbing Conundrum: Should You Be a F...

Ever watched a climber effortlessly float up a seemingly impossible wall and thought, "Wow, they must be so strong!" Or maybe you've seen someone wiry and light as a breeze dance...

The Great Climbing Conundrum: Should You Be a F...

Ever watched a climber effortlessly float up a seemingly impossible wall and thought, "Wow, they must be so strong!" Or maybe you've seen someone wiry and light as a breeze dance...

Cartoon image of climber with exaggeratedly limp, noodle-like arms, illustrating arm pump

Conquer the Pump: From Noodle Arms to Ninja War...

Ever felt like your forearms are about to explode after just a few moves on the climbing wall? Yeah, me too. It's called arm pump, and it's the bane of...

Conquer the Pump: From Noodle Arms to Ninja War...

Ever felt like your forearms are about to explode after just a few moves on the climbing wall? Yeah, me too. It's called arm pump, and it's the bane of...

When to Start Training for Climbing: A Newbie’s Guide to Progressing Safely

When to Start Training for Climbing: A Newbie’s...

So, you’ve caught the climbing bug. You’re psyched to tackle harder routes, build strength, and maybe even hang upside-down like a spider-monkey one day. But here’s the million-dollar question: When should...

When to Start Training for Climbing: A Newbie’s...

So, you’ve caught the climbing bug. You’re psyched to tackle harder routes, build strength, and maybe even hang upside-down like a spider-monkey one day. But here’s the million-dollar question: When should...

Clipping High in Lead Climbing: The Ultimate Guide to Smart, Safe Sends

Clipping High in Lead Climbing: The Ultimate Gu...

Clipping high in lead climbing—attaching the rope to a quickdraw above your natural reach—can save energy, reduce rope drag, and prevent dangerous backsteps on steep terrain. But it’s a double-edged...

Clipping High in Lead Climbing: The Ultimate Gu...

Clipping high in lead climbing—attaching the rope to a quickdraw above your natural reach—can save energy, reduce rope drag, and prevent dangerous backsteps on steep terrain. But it’s a double-edged...

The Future of Rock Climbing: 6 Emerging Trends Shaping the Sport

The Future of Rock Climbing: 6 Emerging Trends ...

Rock climbing is soaring in popularity worldwide, from indoor climbing gyms to Olympic podiums. At Mountain Rocks, we're passionate about equipping climbers with the gear they need to push limits,...

The Future of Rock Climbing: 6 Emerging Trends ...

Rock climbing is soaring in popularity worldwide, from indoor climbing gyms to Olympic podiums. At Mountain Rocks, we're passionate about equipping climbers with the gear they need to push limits,...

Rock climbing harder routes

Six suggestions for climbing harder routes

The rock climbing industry has thrived in recent years, with growing interest in indoor and outdoor climbing. Indoor climbing gyms have become increasingly popular, with more and more facilities opening...

Six suggestions for climbing harder routes

The rock climbing industry has thrived in recent years, with growing interest in indoor and outdoor climbing. Indoor climbing gyms have become increasingly popular, with more and more facilities opening...