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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community | Climbing Tips | Climbing Gear | outdoor climbing

Know the Signs: Identifying Unsafe Climbing Hardware and Supporting the ASCA

By: 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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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community

Things to Be Grateful for in the Climbing Community

By: Rachel Osborne

Let's be real - there's a lot to love about climbing. As we head into the season of gratitude (and prime sending temperatures), here's a reminder of why we're thankful to be part of this chalk-dusted family:

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community

What's your Climbing Horoscope?

By: Movement

Ever wonder how your zodiac sign influences your climbing style? We’ve put together a fun climbing horoscope just for you. Find out what the stars say about your next send and discover tips tailored to your sign!

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community

4 Can't-Miss Rock Climbing Gyms in the Bay Area

By: Movement

Are you looking for the best climbing gyms in the Bay Area? With four unique locations—soon to be five—in San Francisco, Belmont, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, Movement Gyms provide world-class experiences for everyone, from first-time climbers to seasoned experts. Each gym offers a distinct combination of climbing terrain, fitness and yoga spaces, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here are some of our favorite highlights from each location:

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Gear | Climbing gifts

Unique Gift Ideas for the Climber in Your Life

By: Rachel Osborne

The holiday season will be here faster than a Sam Watson speed run. Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite climber? We've got you covered with everything from chalk to crash pads. Here's our comprehensive guide to gifts that'll get any climber psyched - whether they're projecting their first V2 or crushing 5.13.

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5 Top Rock Climbing Gyms in the DMV: Movement's Ultimate Guide

By: Movement

Are you looking for the best rock climbing gyms in the DMV area? With five unique locations in Columbia, Crystal City, Baltimore, Rockville, and Timonium (and a sixth in Fairfax on the way), Movement Gyms offers world-class climbing experiences for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Tips | bouldering | Fitness

Flow and Fitness: Optimize Your Climbing Performance by Harnessing Your Menstrual Cycle

By: Alex Cross

Menstrual cycle tracking is something that’s missing from a lot of women’s training regimens. For most of us, it’s an event that we know happens monthly, but we don’t know what happens week-to-week. Understanding what our hormones are doing is the first step in transforming what we might think of as a barrier, into a superpower.

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community | bouldering

6 Must-Visit Rock Climbing Gyms in DFW: Movement's Ultimate Guide

By: Movement Staff

Are you looking for the best rock climbing gyms in Dallas-Fort Worth? 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

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Rock Climbing | Climbing Community | Climbing Tips | Comp Climbing

Climbing High: Tips for Conquering 3,300 Vertical Feet

By: Movement

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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Rock Climbing | Climbing Tips | outdoor climbing

Top Tips to Get Started Climbing Outside

By: Christina Damon

Spent plenty of sessions crushing it at our indoor gyms and feeling ready to take your skills to the great outdoors? We're so stoked for you to experience the thrill of climbing on real rock. There's nothing quite like fresh air, the sounds of nature, and that satisfying burn as you problem-solve your way up an outdoor route or boulder.

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