Sportrock Climbing Centers | Climbing Gym

By: Kristi Buckley
Last year I decided to set a big goal for myself: send “Slash and Burn,” a 5.12d at Kaymoor, in the New River Gorge.
If I had to describe the New River Gorge stylistically with one route--it would be this one. It’s sustained, technical, and features a series of long reaches between small holds....

In the strength and conditioning world, power is generally understood as strength x speed. In the climbing world, we understand strength to be what allows us to hold on to holds while power is what allows us to move between holds. While power is an important...

Climbing competitions, both indoor and outdoor, are structured in a variety of ways. Some bouldering comps require 3 boulder problems while others may require up to 10. Some sport climbing competitions may take off more points for falling than others...

The 2021 Olympics are in full swing in Tokyo, Japan, and the rock climbing events are just around the corner! Only 40 climbers will be competing in the new combined format climbing event so qualification was a tough battle. Many skilled and accomplished...