The Sendy Times
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Introduced to climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon during college, Nik quickly became captivated by the sport. Studying at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff only deepened his passion and provided him with the opportunity to meet inspiring friends who taught him to excel in various climbing disciplines. With this dedicated group of climbers, Nik spent every weekend traveling to destinations like Hueco Tanks, Indian Creek, Bishop, Joe’s Valley, and Red Rocks to refine his skills. His obsession transformed his college years into a four-year climbing road trip, culminating in a B.A. in Business and a master’s degree in rock climbing.
Training for Climbing | Climbing Tips | Climbing Technique
By: Nik Berry
Board climbing has boomed in popularity—and for good reason. It allows us to stay in one place while gaining access to more than 36,000+ problems (at the time of writing), all while sharing the same user experience with climbers around the world. These boards also distill climbing down to its rawest form, demanding a tremendous amount from our bodies. This intensity is why many of the best climbers spend the majority of their training time on boards. They are an exceptional tool for targeting the most critical strength components required to climb harder: finger strength, power, contact strength, and core strength.