Posts Categorized: General

Gear Rundown

So for the summer, you should definitely be trying to do some outdoor climbing. And unless you’re only going bouldering or a seasoned outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman), you’re going to need to get yourself some gear. Here’s a list of climbing essentials that you simply cannot go without if you’re top-roping and/or lead climbing, as well… Read more »

Learn the Lingo

Happy Friday! Today, I’ll be talking about some of those weird words you may hear while you’re on a rocktastic adventure.   Common Climbing Jargon: Aid Climbing: climbing while adding devices to a rock face in order to assist a climber in her ascent Anchor: a natural or artificial structure that holds the rope used… Read more »

Know Your Style

How well do you know the many types of rock climbing? Today, I’ll be briefly touching on some of the most popular styles, although I encourage you to research them further – preferably by trying them out yourself!   Top-Roping: In a nutshell, top-roping is exactly what it sounds like: climbing while your rope is… Read more »

Here to Help. Here to Inspire.

Greetings, River Rock Community! My name is Evan, and from now on I’ll be writing to you all several times a week on behalf of your favorite climbing gym. It is my hope that I can share information with you that you find not only interesting, but also personally relevant and maybe even inspiring. My… Read more »

The Great Outdoors

Indoor vs. Outdoor People used to begin rock climbing as an extension of hiking or other outdoor activities. It was an organic progression for these well-rounded outdoors people, looking for another way to explore their natural surroundings; a new perspective. These days, with gyms like ours, people have another avenue into the climbing world:  many… Read more »