Category: Fitness for Climbing

Screaming Barfies

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Despite these 70 degree October days, we are in high-grip season.   535320_633143528714_957226645_nThose calloused pads get so numb we can’t tell if the rock is tearing them apart.  Our digits get so numb that “sharp holds” don’t exist anymore.  Our hands get so numb that the skin literally tears right off and we don’t notice until blood runs down our hand.  And cuticles, forget those…

Our hands will be so numb, that when they warm up again, we won’t know if we should scream or barf.  And ladies and gentlemen, that is the definition of “Screaming Barfies.”

For the full experience, why not make it a story of your own and come out to climb this fall or ice climb this winter. : )

Fitness for Climbing

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As we know, climbing can be done as a casual and exciting recreational sport.  After we get the itch to climb on a regular basis, we end up wanting to jump in full force and start to train.

Did you know your core and balance are key to making those incredible climbing and bouldering moves?  A great way to make the transition toward training more specifically for climbing is to join a climbing specific fitness class.

Our partner Adventure Rock just began offering classes that are designed to raise your fitness level­ to supplement to your climbing.  Hosted by trainer Garrett Stangel, the class combines sports conditioning, crossfit, and climbing. A typical hour-long workout includes dynamic warm­ -ups, strength training with weights, kettlebells, slosh pipes, and body weight, as well as drills and games for agility.

Garrett  is wonderful at individualizing the work­out to your body and has alternative movements if your are recovering from an injury. I just attended my third session and can already feel the benefits! As an added bonus, Garrett adds nutrition tips for a better recovery and strength building.

For more information on fitness for climbing visit Adventure Rock’s website.  Also, don’t forget to train for a purpose!  Use your fitness training outside on our new Bouldering Trips

Hope to see you on the rock or at the gym soon!

Lynn Mallach