Learn To Climb

Get tips from Spot coaches to improve your technique and strength on the wall, and get comfortable in the gym!

Learn To Climb ● September 24, 2025

Why Joy Might Be the Most Overlooked Climbing Training Tool

By Spot Coach Tate Jennings When I was much younger and Climbing Magazine was still in print, I remember reading an article on training, which argued that “the best training for climbing is climbing.” For a competitive climber in the youth circuit who was subject to all sorts of crazy workouts, the simplicity of this […]

Learn To Climb ● July 01, 2025

How to Elevate Your Climbing Autonomy with Rockbound Adventures and The Spot

The Spot and Rockbound Adventures are proud to announce a new partnership! Spot members get exclusive deals on classes, clinics & private guiding with Rockbound Adventures. What’s Holding You Back from Climbing Your Best? For many climbers, the gym is a comfortable space to hone basic climbing skills. When it comes to climbing outdoors, the […]

Learn To Climb ● June 25, 2025

Climbing Higher: How Formal Education and Guided Instruction Transformed My Rock Climbing Journey

by Rockbound Adventures Guide James Klaers Despite having a childhood that was packed with outdoor time—FFO’s (Forced Family Outings), elementary homeschool group nature walks, and playing around the boundary waters in Northern Minnesota—it had never occurred to me that I could center my life around playing outside for the long term. As a budding rock […]

Learn To Climb ● May 28, 2025

Climb Smarter Not Harder – Improve Efficiency with these Energy-Saving Climbing Tips

by Spot Coach Anika Shoemaker Want to climb harder routes with less effort? Learning how to climb efficiently is one of the most effective ways to improve your performance and reduce fatigue. Climbing efficiently comes up a lot in the coaching world, as we are often trying to find ways to maximize movement while saving […]

Learn To Climb ● April 07, 2025

Do You Really Need Climbing Tape? Benefits & Taping Tips

Climbing tape is an essential part of any climber’s kit for skin protection & structural support. It can be a game-changer, offering essential skin protection and structural support when issues arise. While it’s good to have handy, tape is not a cure-all, and overuse may delay natural hand toughening. Ultimately, the decision to use tape […]