Lessons from the Library
There are an infinite number of lessons to learn within climbing.
REMIX | PROCESS featuring Alex Megos, Sam Elias, Arno Ilgner, and Trevor Ragan
It’s not just all about the journey.
Roy Quanstrom | Translating Movement Through Shaping and Setting
Kris sits down with shaper and setter Roy Quanstrom, of Tension Climbing to talk about his latest holds and more.
You Aren't Strong Without Strengths
As cool as assessments and standards are, they can easily leave people settling for “good enough” when they have the potential to do much more.
How to Climb Harder: What the Data From Over 600 Climbers Tells Us
Climber performance metrics only tell a small part of a much more complex human story.
Taped Tips | When Beta Isn't Better
You’re watching your client, student, partner, or bestie struggle. And you want to help. But how? It entirely depends on the goal.
Dale Wilson | Climbing Performance Metrics
How to use data to inform training decisions had been a topic of debate amongst the Power Company coaches for years, until Data Analyst, Dale Wilson, stepped in to settle the score once and for all.
The "First Draft" Approach to Sport Climbing
How many times have you gone up a route and felt overwhelmed, only to look back and realize that it’s not as intimidating as it initially seemed?
Breaking Beta | Can Beta-Alanine Supplementation Help You Send Your Sport Climbing Project?
Does using the nutritional supplement beta-alanine improve climbing performance?
Why Strength Training Isn’t Making You Climb Harder
Climbers will dedicate years to getting “strong enough” when what they really need is to learn how to apply the strength they already have.
Breaking Beta | Sport Climbers vs. Boulderers: Who is Stronger?
Who is stronger: sport climbers or boulderers?
Breaking Beta | Can We Minimize Tendon Injury and Return More Quickly to Climbing?
Can we minimize tendon injury and return more quickly to climbing?
Aman Anderson | Coaching for Culture
Aman Anderson is opening doors to climbing with the BFL Combine.
Breaking Beta | Does Stretching Result in Power Loss?
Does static stretching really reduce strength and power?
Board Meetings | How To Make the Most of a Board Session
Boards are great, but not for everything…
How to Set Limit Boulder Projects on a Spray Wall
It’s all about manipulating the right variables.
What When How to Train | Sport Climbing in the Red River Gorge
The biggest jugs you’ll ever fall off of can be found in the sandstone hollers of the Red River Gorge.
A Lot of Words About Fingers
Nate provides more depth to the reasoning behind many common finger training methods.
How to Train Contact Strength | A Spectrum of Exercises for Climbers
A spectrum of exercises to train contact strength.