Movement Blog

Are you hoping to get outside in the coming months? Whether it’s your very first day at the crag or you’re a seasoned climber planning a trip somewhere new, hiring a guide can completely transform your experience. Climbing guides bring a wealth of knowledge to any outdoor adventure. They know the best routes at every grade, how to move efficiently through a crowded crag, and how to manage technical systems safely and smoothly. They’re not just strong climbing partners, they’re instructors, mentors, and often your biggest cheerleaders when it counts.

Crack climbing is one of those styles that looks completely unhinged from the outside. You watch someone willingly get their hands and feet stuck, grimace, and somehow move upward, and you think, “How in the world does that even work?”

Sometimes healing looks like simply moving your body....

In December of 2025, Movement Centennial hosted the first-ever U.S. clinic featuring Tokyo’s world-renowned B-Pump Ogikubo team. Led by Katsuaki “Katsu” Miyazawa and Tsukuru Hori, the four-day clinic introduced the Katsu Method of routesetting and athlete training to the American climbing community. The clinic consisted of four days of setting, climbing, and direct coaching from Katsu and Tsukuru themselves. On Days 1 and 2, we invited eight total routesetters from Movement and other climbing gyms across the Front Range of Colorado to set boulders in collaboration with the B-Pump team. On Day 3, senior level athletes, including Natalia Grossman and Colin Duffy, worked their way through the boulders in a knockout style round—if you don't complete Level 1 in one minute or two attempts, you don't move on to the next level of that style. Finally, Day 4 concluded with junior athletes from Youth Nationals through National Cup level working their way through the boulder problems. Get a glimpse into the four-day clinic in our Movement Gyms x B-Pump Mini-Doc and view the full photo album.

Climbing gear goes through a lot. Sweat, chalk, friction, repeated falls, being shoved into gym bags, forgotten in cars – you name it. While your gear is designed to be durable and long-lasting, how you treat it between sessions can play a big role in its lifespan and how well it performs. The good news? Taking care of your gear is simple. We’ve outlined a few quick and easy steps to fold to your climbing routine that will go a long way to keeping your gear feeling (and smelling) fresh!

The new year has a funny way of making us reflective. There is the urge to set big goals and lock into a new routine, but often you can find yourself in the same old routine. Don’t get us wrong, consistency is great! There is comfort in the ritual of the same warmup you love, maybe you have an elaborate chalk ritual to get you in the right headspace. But sometimes a small shake-up is exactly what you need to spark new motivation, break through a plateau, or just make climbing feel fresh and fun again. If your sessions have started to feel a little… samey, here are three easy ways to mix things up and keep the stoke high.

Wedding photos are supposed to tell a story, but who says that story has to be told in a fancy vineyard or a ballroom? Recently, we had a couple come into the gym with their photographer and take wedding photos right on the climbing wall, and honestly it was everything. Chalky hands, big laughs, mid move moments frozen in time. It felt real, personal, and so them.

Let's be real together for a second: you need some rest days, you may be tired, but you still want to spend time with your person. The good news? You don’t need a full climbing session to have a good “climber date.”

So you just joined Movement…WELCOME! Whether you signed up because a friend dragged you in on a guest pass or you are testing the waters with one of our Trial Memberships, the first two weeks in this community are a magical time.

With the holiday season approaching, we know you’re starting to look for the perfect gift for the climber in your life. Staring at racks of carabiners, draws, cams, and belay devices can feel overwhelming—and while no trad climber we know would turn down another black Totem, sometimes the best gifts don’t add weight to a harness. We pulled together a guide of our favorite ideas that skip the hardware and give something meaningful, useful, and memorable. From those planning their next big wall adventure to the brand-new climber, we’ve got something for everyone.