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Spring & Summer Climbing: Optimize Your Sending!

Winter has come and gone. Unlike last year’s perpetual fall, this last winter was not the greatest for getting outside. If you are someone who prioritizes getting outside, hopefully this long winter inside means you are stronger and even more psyched to get on real rock. We thought we’d put together a little blog post about the seasons transitioning and what it means for your climbing.

Comparison is the Thief of Joy & Progression

Comparison is the thief of joy and progression. Climbing is a marathon, not a sprint. Tips and tricks to stay the course.

Shoe Review: La Sportiva Solution

Released in 2007, how does this classic fare in 2025?

Tension Board 1 Thoughts

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Our Favorite Things About… Vertical Endeavors

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The Thrills of Ice Climbing

Have you always been curious about ice climbing? We’ve laid out all of the basics you’ll need to start your ice climbing journey, including gear, knowledge, and encouragement. By the end of this article, you’ll be all set to join VEGA for an Ice Experience in 2024! Conquer Frozen Peaks Imagine standing at the base…

Scarpa Drago LV Review

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Fall Early Season Tips & Tricks

Fall is in the air!

How to Take Better Climbing Photos!

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Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

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Progression #4 Do X to Get Better at X

July 22, 2024

Progression #4 Do X to get better at X. Simple training advice from a pro. Keep your training philosophy simple and easy!

Progression #3 Bouldering

July 17, 2024

Progression # 3 Bouldering, why EVERYONE should boulder. Tips and tricks for progressing your boulder game!

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Brain Sends, Route Reading Tips & Tricks

July 15, 2024

Brain sends? Mental sends? How good are you at route reading? Show up for success with a game plan and strategy! Route reading tips and tricks found here!

Progression #2 Top Roping

July 10, 2024

Progression # 2 Top Roping. Why you should get top rope certified and why it’s vital to your climbing progression

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Hack the System, Think Like a Route Setter

July 8, 2024

Think like a route setter and improve your route reading and climbing performance abilities

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Film Yourself Climbing! Climbing Tips & Tricks

July 1, 2024

How filming yourself rock climbing can lead to better results! Tips and tricks for rock climbing and bouldering!

Progression #1 First Time Climber

June 25, 2024

New to climbing? Start here! A guide to your first time climbing at Vertical Endeavors!

Vertical Endeavor’s Route Setters Tell All…

June 17, 2024

Glimpse into the minds of Vertical Endeavor’s route setters

A Love Letter to B2

June 12, 2024

Walking into B2 is like stepping out of a time machine. It is a special feeling—a mix of nostalgia, excitement, and nervousness. The first thing you will notice is the tape. No monochromatic setting here, just old school tape and holds of every color. Heck, a lot of the holds themselves are even multicolored. It…

Why Rope Climbers Should Boulder!

June 4, 2024

When we first start climbing, progress and gains seem to just fall in our lap. Day to day, month to month, we can see ourselves getting better and better. We get stronger, we add more volume, more projects, more easy routes, the cycle continues. At some point the law of diminishing returns catches up to…