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Sportrock

Jun 28, 2018
4 min

The Ultimate Guide to Belaying

Belaying is an integral part of top-rope climbing inside and outside the gym. Read on to get started.

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Sportrock

Jun 15, 2018
4 min

Rock Climbing Etiquette for Beginners

In this article we have created a rock climbing etiquette guide for new and not-so-new climbers.

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Sportrock

Jan 5, 2018
3 min

New to Climbing: Wise Words from Billy

Sportrock's Billy Sims explains how having a rational fear of climbing is crucial in mitigating risk.

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Sportrock

Dec 5, 2017
6 min

How to Choose a Climbing Harness

Climbing harnesses come with different features. We want to ensure you make the best choice when you pick out your next (or first!) harness.

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Sportrock

Aug 30, 2017
1 min

Climbing with Straight Arms

This video goes over the basics: the do’s and don'ts, the benefits, and finally how to implement straight arms into your climbing.

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Sportrock

Aug 24, 2017
7 min

How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

There’s no best climbing shoe or climbing shoe brand. Different outdoor and indoor rock climbing shoes excel at different things.

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Sportrock

Aug 18, 2017
5 min

Basics of Footwork

Climbing footwork refers to the thoughtful placement and usage of one’s feet when climbing. Here, we discuss different footwork techniques!

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Sportrock

Aug 18, 2017
4 min

Understanding Climbing Grades

In this article we go over the nuances of rock climbing grades, indoor and outdoor, what they mean, and how to understand them.

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Sportrock

Aug 17, 2017
4 min

The Basics of Bouldering

In this article we talk about some basic elements of bouldering and why you may be experiencing a plateau when climbing boulders.

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Sportrock

Aug 16, 2017
3 min

Fear of Falling

Your mental state has a profound impact on your performance in all sports. Learning how to manage fear will vastly improve your climbing.

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Sportrock

Aug 15, 2017
5 min

Types of Holds and How to Use Them

Have you ever made this face after falling off of a problem? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. While climbing holds may look simple...

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Sportrock Climbing Centers 5308 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304

Sportrock Climbing Centers 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite 300, Gaithersburg MD, 20878

Sportrock Climbing Centers 45935 Maries Rd. Sterling, VA 20166

Sportrock Performance Institute 5314 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304

Sportrock Climbing Centers
5308 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304

Sportrock Climbing Centers
9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite 300, Gaithersburg MD, 20878

Sportrock Climbing Centers
45935 Maries Rd.
Sterling, VA 20166

Sportrock Performance Institute
5314 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304