From the gym to Smith Rock: your first outdoor weekend

From the gym to Smith Rock: your first outdoor weekend

Taking your climbing outside for the first time is a big step. Here's how our members plan their first weekend at Smith Rock, from what to pack to which problems to warm up on. What to pack Crash pads, brushes, a guidebook, layers, and more water than you think...
Stuck at V3? Five drills our coaches swear by

Stuck at V3? Five drills our coaches swear by

Plateaus happen to everyone. These five drills from our coaching team will help you climb smarter, not just harder. 1. Silent feet Place every foot without making a sound. It forces precision and builds trust in your footwork. 2. Down-climbing Climb back down every...
Meet the setters: how a new problem gets made

Meet the setters: how a new problem gets made

Every Tuesday our setting crew strips a wall and builds something new. Here's what happens behind the tape. It starts with a movement Setters begin with a single move they want climbers to feel, then build the problem around it. Forerunning Every problem gets...