So there has been a story floating around for the past eighteen years about a weird party that was held at the Vertical Club. Back in 1988 we would rent out the gym to groups that wanted to hold private after-hours parties. In those days we needed the cash and as...
The other day, after running intense climbing workout class, one of my clients asked me what the best post workout foods or supplements are to take for recovery. My answer was Chocolate Milk! This is because it has the optimal ratio of carbohydrates to complete...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USA Climbing Youth Divisional Championship in Seattle SEATTLE, Wa (May 24, 2013) – The Vertical World Seattle will be hosting the 2013 USA Climbing Youth Divisional Championship on June 15th and 16th, 2013; presented by the North Face....
Why do you train? What is the purpose of your training? What are your goals? Every time you exercise, you are wiring your body to do those movements. Every movement should have a purpose, and should be helping you on your path to your goal. This isn’t just important...
Okay, that was easy, now where…? And there you are again, facing that same problem or crux that’s been bugging you for the last few climbing sessions. And you hang. And you hold. Crap. There. No, Here. Maybe. Ok, wait. Ahhh, burning. I got this. AHHHHH. No I don’t....
After a long day of climbing, and your chest muscles and upper back are stiff, you can use this pose to relax and open up, restoring the muscles to resting length. Some days I would say this is my very favorite pose.* I do it just about every day, sometimes twice. ...
