--- title: The Sendy Times | Hunter Price (2) description: Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. 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[Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - Categories - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - Social - - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) #### Hunter Price [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/movement-summer-camps-climbing-confidence-and-a-whole-lot-of-fun) [Youth Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/youth-climbing) ## [Movement Summer Camps: Climbing, Confidence, and a Whole Lot of Fun](https://blog.movementgyms.com/movement-summer-camps-climbing-confidence-and-a-whole-lot-of-fun) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Looking for a summer camp that keeps kids active, engaged, and maybe just a little obsessed with climbing? Movement’s climbing summer camps are designed for kids who love to move, explore, and challenge themselves in new ways. Whether they’re brand new to climbing or already scaling everything in sight, our youth climbing camps offer the perfect mix of structured instruction, exciting challenges, and all-out fun. 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Love them, hate them, argue about them in the parking lot—they're a root part of climbing culture. There are a ton of grading systems across the world of climbing, but the goal is to come to a shared understanding of what you can expect when venturing into the vertical unknown. Here at Movement, we like to use the Yosemite Decimal System (more on this later). [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/10b-or-not-10b-whats-in-a-grade-anyway) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/10b-or-not-10b-whats-in-a-grade-anyway](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/10b-or-not-10b-whats-in-a-grade-anyway) ![Happy Climbers | Subscribe to the Movement Blog!](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/IMPACT/Blog-Lead-Magnet.jpg) #### Subscribe to Our Blog! Get the latest climbing news, tips and tricks straight to your inbox. [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-many-days-should-new-climbers-hit-the-gym) [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) ## [How Many Days Should New Climbers Actually Climb?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-many-days-should-new-climbers-hit-the-gym) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) So, you’re new to climbing, maybe you got really stoked and recently became a member at your local gym. You’re in the honeymoon phase of your climbing journey, and it’s a beautiful, magical time. The energy is through the roof, you’re starting to crush grades you once thought impossible, and maybe you’re even meeting some solid people who could end up being lifelong belay buddies. You’re pumped, you’re psyched, and every fiber of your being wants to be on the wall 24/7. But here’s the thing—take a deep breath. The classic mistake? Charging in every single day like you’re training for the World Cup. Look, I’m not here to kill your vibe or tell you to tone down the excitement. Stoke is good. Great, even! But there’s a sweet spot—a balance between climbing all the time and progressing in a way that keeps you strong and injury-free. 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You’re crushing your gym projects, feeling like royalty in the V4 realm, and then someone says, “Let’s take it outside.” “Everything’s a hold because it’s not color-coded,” they claim. “And the scenery is epic—c’mon, it’ll be an adventure,” they add. Suddenly, you’re in the back of a Subaru, headed to a crag you’ve never heard of, fumbling with a topo map and guidebook, trying to decode cryptic beta while sweating over the great unknown. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-outside-get-a-guide) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-outside-get-a-guide](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-outside-get-a-guide) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/know-the-signs-identifying-unsafe-climbing-hardware-and-supporting-the-asca) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) | [outdoor climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/outdoor-climbing) ## [Know the Signs: Identifying Unsafe Climbing Hardware and Supporting the ASCA](https://blog.movementgyms.com/know-the-signs-identifying-unsafe-climbing-hardware-and-supporting-the-asca) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) In our gyms, everything is inspected regularly—bolts, anchors, quickdraws, you name it. But out at the crags, where there isn’t a Rockstar facilities team to back you up, it’s up to the climbing community to keep each other safe. At outdoor climbing areas, on public land, there is no routine maintenance or inspection by land management agencies, and all work is done by local volunteers. This means as climbers we are responsible for the bolts and anchors we choose to use! Thankfully, with the help of the American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA), caring for the crags you love has never been easier. 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For Brooke Deans, that moment came in the fall of 2023 when she decided to take on the challenge of a lifetime: running a 100-mile race. And not just any race—the Canyons 100 Mile Endurance Run, part of the prestigious UTMB World Series, and the only major of its kind in North America. Brooke had only been racing for a year, with three races under her belt—two 50Ks and one 50-miler. But she was ready for this monumental leap. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/community-spotlight-brookes-journey-to-conquer-a-100-mile-trail-race) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/community-spotlight-brookes-journey-to-conquer-a-100-mile-trail-race](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/community-spotlight-brookes-journey-to-conquer-a-100-mile-trail-race) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-art-of-falling-why-fails-are-worth-celebrating) [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [mental health](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/mental-health) ## [The Art of Falling: Why Fails Are Worth Celebrating](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-art-of-falling-why-fails-are-worth-celebrating) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Oh, the clichés of falling. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Thank you, Confucius, for that timeless nugget of wisdom. In climbing, though, it's not just about getting back up — it's the quality with which we get up and how we try again. Falling is inevitable. If you’re climbing, you’re going to fall. The very first time you step into our gym, it’s explained. We start with an orientation video explaining that falling is part of the deal and how to do it safely: spot your landing, tuck your arms in, legs shoulder-width apart, bend the knees, roll onto your bum and back. All the technical stuff to keep gravity from getting the best of you. But beyond the physical technique, there’s a whole art to falling. A deeper lesson. Let’s talk about what it means to fall—and what it can teach us, both in climbing and beyond. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-art-of-falling-why-fails-are-worth-celebrating) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-art-of-falling-why-fails-are-worth-celebrating](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-art-of-falling-why-fails-are-worth-celebrating) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [The Ins and Outs of Competitive Bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Bouldering is an exhilarating and accessible form of climbing that many of us have tried, or at least seen, at our local gyms. We highly recommend it if you haven't given it a go yet! Bouldering walls are typically shorter, ranging from 10 to 18 feet, with a thick mat underneath to catch you when you fall. No ropes are involved, so when you fall, you simply get back up and try again from the ground. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-first-look-scarpa-reflex-vs) [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) ## [The First Look: Scarpa Reflex VS](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-first-look-scarpa-reflex-vs) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Welcome, climbers! Today, we're diving deep into the world of climbing footwear with a test drive of the Scarpa Reflex VS shoes, sold exclusively at select Movement Gyms, nationwide. These shoes are the newest and most affordable model in the Scarpa fleet, boasting a blend of comfort, performance, and durability that's hard to beat. Join us as we explore everything you need to know about the Scarpa Reflex VS and why it's a game-changer for climbers everywhere. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-first-look-scarpa-reflex-vs) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-first-look-scarpa-reflex-vs](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-first-look-scarpa-reflex-vs) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/friction-tips-climbing-skin-care-for-max-grip) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [outdoor climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/outdoor-climbing) ## [Friction Tips (climbing skin care for max grip)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/friction-tips-climbing-skin-care-for-max-grip) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) In honor of our annual West Coast Friction Series competition, let's talk all things friction to get you (and your skin) in Peak Performance shape. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, caring for your skin is crucial for optimal sendage. In this blog, we'll explore five essential tips tailored specifically for climbers aiming to achieve maximum friction all while taking care of their precious skin. 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