Tag Archives: Community

Have you ever stopped to think about how incredibly talented you are at using a fork? Unless you’ve got a toddler at home, I’m guessing the answer is probably no. After years of practice, each stab, swoop, jab, and scoop comes so naturally that you don’t even have to think about it ...

“Togetherness.”There’s a good chance that is not the first word that pops into your head when you think about auto belays. One argument that we hear from gym owners against using auto belays is that they are counter-productive to building a tight-knit climbing community. But that’s not the ...

“Togetherness.”There’s a good chance that is not the first word that pops into your head when you think about auto belays. One argument that we hear from gym owners against using auto belays is that they are counter-productive to building a tight-knit climbing community. But that’s not the ...

I give notoriously bad beta. Just ask anyone who has ever climbed with me. There is nothing I like more than mushing myself into a corner, dropping my knee at an odd angle, flipping my elbow inside out, and pressing my palm flat against the wall. Essentially, turning myself into a human ...

“If you’re keeping to yourself, you’re probably not the only one doing that,” said Ari Mendoza, the newly appointed Operations Officer of all Hangar 18 Climbing Gyms in Southern California. “Some people seem to prefer to climb by themselves,” Mendoza continued, “but ultimately they ...

Campus rec centers and their student members have the ability to get more out of their climbing wall with auto belays. Auto belays are a proactive climbing tool that grants beginners the opportunity to get on the wall safely, without prior knowledge. With the accessibility of auto belays, campus ...

At TRUBLUE Climbing, we are committed to growing the sport of climbing. Without question one effective way to accomplish this is to create strong local climbing communities. But, what exactly is a climbing community? Webster’s has two definitions for community, arguably both important to consider ...

It's very easy to learn how to use an auto belay. The proper use of an auto belay is simple and straightforward. As with everything in climbing, it is important to avoid learning bad habits and build the right ones from the start. Most auto belay accidents occur due to human error when an ...

Adventure Tourism Definition You don't have to go base jumping or go scuba diving with sharks to be an adventure tourist (although those activities definitely qualify). According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure tourism is a tourist activity that includes physical activity, a ...

When you are a beginner learning to climb, you'll spend most of your time climbing with auto belays, top-rope climbing, or bouldering. These climbing styles are great when you are learning the basics of climbing technique and belaying skills. Once you are confident on a top-rope, it's time to take ...