When I first walked into the climbing gym, I had no idea how much I was about to transform—not just physically, but mentally as well. As someone who had been into fitness for years, I thought I had a solid foundation of strength and endurance. However, nothing could have prepared me for the unique challenges […]

When I first signed up for the Rock Climbing Basics course , I had no idea how much more I was about to gain beyond learning the ropes (pun intended!). I thought I was simply taking a course to challenge myself physically and learn a new skill, but what I discovered was a supportive and

A few months ago, I wouldn’t have considered myself a climber. In fact, I had never even set foot on a climbing wall. My fitness routine was focused on running and weightlifting, but I always admired climbers from afar. The idea of scaling a wall seemed both intimidating and exhilarating, but I didn’t know where

I’ve always had a fear of heights. It wasn’t something that ever held me back in life, but the thought of looking down from a great height or standing on an unstable surface would make my heart race. Rock climbing was something I had always admired from a distance — I watched others scale walls