The Friction Labs Blog / Climbing 101
Introduction to Campus Board Training
The long, hot days of Summer are coming to an end. Luckily, in most areas of the country Fall is prime sending seasonthe temperature drops, cool winds blow in, and...
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Intro to Climbing Movement with Friction Labs Pro Dan Mirsky
So, you're psyched on climbing! You've bought your gear, you've learned "the ropes" and now you're hoping to make the most of your new interest. There's a lot of information...
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Sport Climbing 101 : A Beginner's Guide
Although the term "rock climbing" might suggest a singular discipline, the sport can be subdivided into three distinct practices. Most experienced climbers would define these as: Sport climbing Bouldering...
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Summer Guide to Alpine Bouldering
"Alpine bouldering." The phrase has become ubiquitous in the lexicon of boulderers throughout the country. It conjures images in the mindDave Graham going haywire in Rocky Mountain National Park's Chaos...
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Getting Started on the MoonBoard
A few weeks ago we filmed FrictionLabs Pros Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson duking it out on the MoonBoard on Facebook Live (watch Part 1 and
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How To Toe-Hook for Climbing
Ah, the dreaded toehook. You know what I meanyou come across a boulder problem in the gym that requires one, but you just can't make it work. Your toe slips...
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6 Rules of Etiquette For Outdoor Climbing
Put simply, the local crag is not the same as the local gym. Certain rules of etiquette exist for outside climbing that don't typically apply in gym environments. The ethics...
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How It Works: The Rose Move
The first time I came across a rose move, I had no idea what a rose move was. Why would I? You almost never hear people shouting out "ROSE!" to...
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Fundamentals of Training with FrictionLabs Pro Dan Mirsky
As an athlete and a coach, I believe that an organized, effective, and efficient training plan is the best way to improve your climbing strengths, target your weaknesses, and help...
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How It Works: The Bicycle
It's a busy Tuesday night at the gym and everyone is bouldering. You're fired up, ready to crush all the projects. On cruise control as you glide easily through the...
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