I thought it would be helpful to share some quick ideas this morning on how to squeeze in climbing training into a busy schedule. Ideally, all climbers would be able to climb 4 days a week, workout most days, etc. But in reality, for most climbers life is too busy to make that a reality. I thought I’d share some quick ideas on how to fit training into your schedule. For the sake of keeping this article short, refer to TrainingForClimbing.com, and PodClimber.com to get details on what some of the workouts I refer to are. Read the rest of this entry »

Last weekend I was able to spend a day climbing back in my home state of Pennsylvania. Most climbers living outside of Pennsylvania aren’t aware of the phenomenal climbing that exists in that state! I thought I’d take a moment to write a bit about climbing in PA and highlight some of the locations. Hopefully every climber who reads this will take a trip there some day and check it out! Read the rest of this entry »

Raleigh NC based climbing guide company Ascent Adventure Consultants has officially expanded it’s services into Asheville NC by offering their Climb Outside Rock Climbing Classes to climbers in Western NC

Raleigh based rock climbing and ice climbing guide service and climbing school has expanded it’s climbing class offerings to climbers in Western NC by offering their Climb Outside Rock Climbing Class on September 26-27, 2009 at Looking Glass Rock NC. These classes give people the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to begin rock climbing outside. Read the rest of this entry »

I read a Tech Tip on Climbing Magazine’s website this morning on Silent Feet. It is a technique they describe that helps train and improve footwork while climbing. Check it out here:

Silent Feet Technique

I’m going to give it a try  and see how it improves my footwork! Let me know if you try it and what your results are!

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Danny has true field experience, and it shows in his teaching style.  I have taken too many first aid and CPR classes directed towards the corporate setting where the instructors had no field experience and had just been through the classes to be certified to instruct.

-Doug, Wilderness First Aid Class Student

This morning I was browsing the internet reading various articles on training for climbing, and I quickly came to realize that no one out there is stressing the importance of training technically for climbing. All the emphasis is on the physical side of training. I am included in that group! I always write about physical training, but rarely do I stress the importance of technical training. While it is a routine part of my weekly schedule, I always forget to teach that principle to others. So I wanted to write this morning to suggest adding the following things to your weekly routine: Read the rest of this entry »

I read this morning on the Access Fun website that they have launched a multi million dollar campaign aimed at providing loans to local climbing organizations as well as assistance negotiating with land managers to help preserve, maintain, and obtain climbing areas. This is a great program and I am proud to be a supporter of the Access Fund. Take time to read about it on their site: Land Conservation Campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

My weekly training schedule usually consists of 3-4 days climbing and training at the climbing gym, and 3-4 days of aerobic workouts (usually running). However, as I sit here this morning reviewing my calendar, I realize that this is one of those weeks where I will have no time at all to go to the climbing gym. But I do have time to run, and there are some great forms of running that actually translate directly into improved climbing performance. Interval Training is the best way to run to train for climbing. This is because interval training trains your body to remove lactic acid from your muscles faster and more efficiently. Lactic acid is what gives you that “Pumped” feeling when climbing. Training your body to remove the lactic acid faster will improve your climbing anaerobic endurance!

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On Saturdays, I’m going to try to post testimonials from clients from trips over the past week or so. It’s always so encouraging to know that we are impacting people’s lives in a positive way. It is an honor to serve you all! Here’s what our clients are saying: Read the rest of this entry »

The Moore’s Wall trip was one of the most amazing climbing experiences of my life. Every moment of the experience was enjoyable, and I can’t wait to climb with Ascent Adventure Consultants again. Easily worth the six-hour drive from DC. Great guides and great experience.

-Grant, Climbing Course Participant