Lead climbing, top roping, crack climbing, and bouldering can all be done indoors at Momentum Indoor Climbing gyms (Momentum). “Indoor climbing is an up-and-coming sport,” Katie Thorup, Momentum’s youth program regional manager for Utah, says. “Climbing has made it into the 2020 Olympics, giving kids the opportunity to take this extreme sport to higher levels.” Mo Mini, Base … [Read more...]
Steve Maisch Climbing Training Tips
If hanging by your fingertips from a sheer rock face sounds daunting and completely intimidating, there is a way newbies can safely train from the ground up. Indoor climbing gyms have made it possible for anyone who wants to partake in this type of “outdoor” adventure to gain some valuable and safe experience before heading out for the real thing. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...]
When Worlds Collide—Climbing Through Parenthood
One of the few things I feel I can say with a secure declarative is this: Climbers of all abilities are the most dedicated, spiritual, and philosophical athletes in their "sport." I quotate that word because to any climber, the word "sport" undermines the legitimacy of their life because, well, climbing is their life. Climbing transcends such a trivial attribution—it is an … [Read more...]