Movement Blog

Your first time walking into your local climbing gym can feel like traveling to a new country. And that culture shift can be intimidating. But not to worry, we have compiled a list of simple etiquette to keep that good vibe rolling and make everyone’s session more fun. Here’s how to blend in, stand out for the right reasons, and maybe even make a few new belay buddies along the way.

It’s been a couple of months since we opened the doors to Movement Mountain View, and we’re already feeling the love from our new community. Whether you live nearby or you're just visiting the Bay Area, this space was built to bring people together — to climb, connect, train, and unwind. If you haven’t stopped by yet, here’s a glimpse of what makes this location special.

Okay, real talk how well do you know your chalk? No, seriously, like, could you tell the difference between chalk and... flour? 😅

Linn Poston stares up at the 60-foot climbing wall, their hands moving from left to right, tracing and committing each move to memory. Poston is a 16-year-old with low vision from Lakewood, Colorado, and one of the top blind paraclimbers in the country. We sat down with Linn and their father, Scott Poston, to discuss winning gold at the USA Climbing National Paraclimbing Championships and what comes next for their family.

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.