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Rise Up: Recovering from a Free Solo Accident


This interview is with Alain De La Tejera, a climber, teacher, and youth rock climbing coach in California. Until 2014, he was another daredevil climber out of California. But, in...
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Determination & Patience: Lessons Learned from Climbing, CrossFit, and the Air Force


He's an airman in United States Air Force, climber, CrossFitter, father, and student pursuing a degree in physical therapy. We chat with...
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7 Reasons the Climbing Gym is a Great First Date Idea


Looking for an original idea for a first date? Tired of dinner and a movie or an afternoon cup of joe at the hipster coffee den? We are, too. Here's...
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