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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.

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month last month, we’re mixing culture with chalkbags in the most delicious way possible. Inspired by some of our favorite dim sum dishes, we’re breaking down the very real personalities you’ll meet in any climbing crew. So… which one are you?

We dug up some of our favorite old-school climbing holds—the ones that have seen decades of sends, sketchy beta, and questionable route-setting choices—and asked the most important question: What if these holds were zodiac signs? Each sign has its own energy, style, and quirks—just like these legendary grips. From fiery pinches to mysterious blobs, we matched the vibe of each astrological sign with a hold that totally embodies it. Read on - your cosmic climbing counterpart is waiting below.

How do I climb harder? How do I send my project? How do I get stronger? If you’re anything like us, these questions keep you up at night. And they’re important questions—we all want to improve and get stronger. But what if the answers lie in giving our brains a well-deserved break? In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with news stories and social media, we could all benefit from more daydreaming. More tomfoolery. More time spent analyzing the pros and cons to the Shrek soundtrack playing on loop in the gym. For reasons unbeknownst to us, you all loved our 15 Would You Rather Questions That Make You Go Hmmm. So, we present to you . . . 15 More Would You Rather Questions for Climbers.

Feeling like your summer is filling up quicker than you can make plans? The longer days, the bigger goals, the endless possibilities. Whatever you have your sights set on this summer, one thing we know for sure is that at Movement, summer starts here.

Thinking about trying climbing but low-key intimidated? Climbing tends to have this hardcore, extreme sport vibe—like it’s only for super-fit, daredevil types. But honestly? That couldn’t be further from the truth. People walk into our gyms every day from all kinds of backgrounds, fitness levels, and experience, —some with zero clue what they’re doing (and that’s totally okay). So, let’s bust through 5 common myths that might be holding you back from joining the climbing community.

Ever walked into a party and immediately gravitated toward one type of person? Or been cornered by someone who felt suspiciously like a sloper in disguise? We’re here to confirm: climbing holds have very real party personalities and you’ve definitely met them.