2015 was a year of many changes, challenges, triumphs, and moreover, great climbing – it’s definitely an interesting time to be alive and a part of the outdoor community! Amidst our busy year of cranking out fun and informative events, we’re so...
Congratulations to all 113 competitors! Huge thanks to the Access Fund, ZICO Coconut Water, and of course our incredible lineup of volunteer members & parents! Click here for a full list of the results.
Often as desk bound climbers, we get nagging pain in our wrists and elbows. Most of the time we attribute it to overuse, which in some cases could be accurate, but in others, it may simply be a shortening of the muscles due to everyday use. This can easily be managed...
Without a doubt, increased hip mobility and lower extremity flexibility can improve your climbing. Tight hamstrings and adductors paired with weak hip flexors can inhibit your climbing movement and worse yet can lead to a variety of injuries. How often do we envy the...
The climbing season has arrived, nature beckons and workouts in the weight room have tapered off in favour of being fresh for the weekend. However as climbers we should always be concerned about maintenance through mobility. Two recent studies show the demand for this...
The Vertical World climbing team flew to Atlanta Georgia for the 2014 SCS Youth National Championships. Just as the last 4 years the event was held at Stone Summit Climbing Gym which is the largest gym in the country: boasting walls that are 65 vertical feet and 85+...
