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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/) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/celebrating-the-access-fund-x-movement-partnership) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Press Releases](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/press-releases) ## [Celebrating the Access Fund x Movement Partnership](https://blog.movementgyms.com/celebrating-the-access-fund-x-movement-partnership) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Access Fund as part of our Move with Purpose program! 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It’s not just about climbing -- It’s about doing something together. From meeting new partners to group fitness & yoga classes, at our gyms, every interaction is an opportunity to connect. Read on for our favorite perks of being a member. Our memberships & passes page is here whenever you’re ready to dive in! [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/perks-of-being-a-movement-member) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/perks-of-being-a-movement-member](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/perks-of-being-a-movement-member) ![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. 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Whether you're heading to a Halloween party, a climbing gym event, or just want to stand out at a local haunt, here are seven unique climbing costume ideas that are perfect for rock climbers: [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/7-unique-climbing-halloween-costume-ideas) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/7-unique-climbing-halloween-costume-ideas](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/7-unique-climbing-halloween-costume-ideas) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Inside the World of Competitive Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) Inside the World of Competitive Lead Climbing [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/5-top-rock-climbing-gyms-in-the-dmv-movements-ultimate-guide) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [5 Top Rock Climbing Gyms in the DMV: Movement's Ultimate Guide](https://blog.movementgyms.com/5-top-rock-climbing-gyms-in-the-dmv-movements-ultimate-guide) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Are you looking for the best rock climbing gyms in the DMV area? 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Look no further than Movement Gyms! With six unique locations across the DFW metroplex, we offer world-class climbing experiences for beginners and seasoned climbers alike. Each gym features top-notch bouldering and/or rope climbing terrain, yoga classes in boutique-style studios, fitness classes, cardio and weight areas, and fully-stocked gear shops. Here are some of our favorite things about each of these gyms: 1. Movement Denton: Boulder in the Heart of Historic Downtown Located in the vibrant Denton town square, our Denton gym is a bouldering paradise: - 6,000 square feet of bouldering terrain - Comprehensive climbing classes to boost your skills - Extensive training areas including Kilter Board, Moon Board, peg board, and campus boards - We love: the historic neighborhood and small town feel [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) [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) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Climbing High: Tips for Conquering 3,300 Vertical Feet](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) We hope you're taking on our July Member Challenge to climb a classic! We are celebrating the 7-year anniversary of Alex Honnold free soloing the classic, Freerider on El Capitan. Here are our tips to get you on the leaderboard (or at least how to finish climbing all 3,300 feet!) 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Two competitors, a clearly defined finish, and the drive to be the quickest. You may have seen a unique wall in your local gym marked by uniform red holds. Here, climbers tap into this excitement as they face off in a vertical sprint to the top. Blink, and you might miss it. This is speed climbing. 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