There is no better place for a beginner to practice climbing technique than the Top Out Climbing Gym in Santa Clarita, CA. This gym mostly consists of bouldering areas, but it offers great variety of top rope routes as well. They have 7 auto-belay machines that make it easy for those who do not have …
The better physical condition you are in, the easier it will be to rock climb all together. But some people are super physically fit and have no body coordination what do ever, so it is really mostly dependent on your brain functions which are connected to your body mechanisms, which is different for everyone. You …
This weekend coming up we are going to beautiful New Jack City! The rock formations here are solid and offer a great challenge to all climbing levels. Mostly consisting of sport routes, this high desert area offers climbs in range from 5.6 to 5.13.
Some of you may wonder what determines the grade or difficulty of a route. Here are some useful resources: Alpine Climbing (NCCS) Grade I: Normally requires several hours; can be of any difficulty. Grade II: Requires half a day; any technical difficulty Grade III: Requires a day to do the technical portion; any technical difficulty …
Today, we faced a challenge! Our new students are incredibly talented and super quick learners, so we were encouraged to raise the level of climbing UP to meet and exceed their expectations. Not only does our class provide basic information to new climbers, but we also verify their skills and tailor our class to fit …