Movement Blog

It’s been a couple of months since we opened the doors to Movement Mountain View, and we’re already feeling the love from our new community. Whether you live nearby or you're just visiting the Bay Area, this space was built to bring people together — to climb, connect, train, and unwind. If you haven’t stopped by yet, here’s a glimpse of what makes this location special.

Life can get a little hectic sometimes, and even the things we usually turn to for stress relief—like climbing—can start to feel like a lot when we’re running low on energy. Mental and physical fatigue can be tough to deal with, and if we’re not careful, it can catch up to us—not just in everyday life, but on the wall, too.

Okay, real talk how well do you know your chalk? No, seriously, like, could you tell the difference between chalk and... flour? 😅

Looking to swap pulling on plastic for certified organic rock without spending all day in the car?? Good news: Portland is surrounded by a solid handful of local crags, and you can reach most of them in under an hour. Whether you're a new gym climber ready to dip a toe into the outdoor scene or a seasoned sender looking for your next project, your next climb is closer than you think.

Linn Poston stares up at the 60-foot climbing wall, their hands moving from left to right, tracing and committing each move to memory. Poston is a 16-year-old with low vision from Lakewood, Colorado, and one of the top blind paraclimbers in the country. We sat down with Linn and their father, Scott Poston, to discuss winning gold at the USA Climbing National Paraclimbing Championships and what comes next for their family.

You’ve probably seen a bunch of run clubs popping up, and you probably have some climber friends who can’t go a single day without hitting the pavement. Then again, you might know someone who refuses to do any form of cardio that isn’t just the approach to a route or boulder. So, how much does cardio actually help us in climbing?

Summer is for saying yes to new adventures. Whether it's weekend hikes, patio hangs, or finally getting serious about your fitness goals, it’s the perfect time to switch things up. If you’ve been eyeing a new gym, looking for a fresh routine, or just need something that feels fun again then Movement might be your new go-to.

I remember looking 30 feet down at my friends, my fingers and arms were sore from over gripping, there were no colorful plastic rocks, and all that I could think was – Oh this is hard.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you are a dad, climbing with a dad, or just channeling peak dad energy year-round... You've come to the right blog. The Team at Movement Portland compiled a list of the best (i.e, worst) they got.