These two students were incredible. As soon as we said, “you want to try something a little more challenging?”, they went bananas. I even recall hearing the words, “I think I am hooked!…” We are looking forward to seeing more of these awesome guys very soon. Climb on!
Some of you may wonder what equipment to buy for outdoor rock climbing. When and where to get it. That is one of the first questions we get from our students when they take their first class. Some benefits to purchasing your own equipment You will use it, you know where it has been, you …
This weekend we are visiting the New Jack City rock formations. One of many popular sport climbing areas in Southern California. Some of you may wonder what and why do people go to specific areas designated or frequently visited by climbers. As a beginner, it is important to have sufficient information on routes to remain …
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 …