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THE
JOURNAL.
Trip reports, training tips, and a peek behind the wall from our coaches and setters.
GRADE
V4
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.
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.
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.