Ditch the treadmills. Forget hangovers. Rid yourself of test anxiety, and truly live each day. But how? Two words: Rock climbing. One outcome: You become a [...]
What are you doing today? Watching the replay of IFSC’s Bouldering World Cup of 2016? That’s what we thought. The best bouldering athletes of the world gathered from August 12 – [...]
If you climb at EVO, you probably know Steven Barry—he’s that guy who’s always climbing…only now…he’s not. Almost three weeks ago, Barry was in a jiu jitsu [...]
You might recognize this mean mug from the Maine Rock Gym (MRG). Once upon a time, Chuck Curry was the manager there. He started climbing 12 years ago, moved to New York, then moved back to [...]
Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved climbing as an event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with the goal of attracting a younger audience. (Baseball/softball, karate, [...]
Blogger and parent Rory Moulton’s article “Why Climbing is the Perfect Activity for Your Kids,” highlights various benefits of climbing as a sport and lifestyle for your tiny [...]
Rebecca Lambert grew up in Falmouth. She met her husband, Michael Lambert, at a rock gym in Rhode Island, and they are raising their tiny human, Wilder, here in Portland. During this interview, [...]
EVO Portland’s upcoming Local Limelight will feature Rebecca Lambert, who is a superb human for many reasons which will be revealed on Monday. As a teaser, here’s an article she [...]
Overheard in the gym by a new climber: I have no idea how to start climbing. I’m literally over here doing handstands. This is a common feeling that can be quite daunting. You walk into [...]