Gym Rat Newsletter // Edition 1
James Ratcliffe Magnesius (Jim Rat Mag, to his friends), listening to “NEVER ENOUGH” by Turnstile and getting psyched for a session. Welcome to Gym Rat, the world’s first-ever indoor climbing newsletter! Hi readers, This project came about because I (your...
Meet the Author: Brendan Baars
KAYA: Tell us a bit about your personal history with climbing and how you got started. Brendan Baars: I was born, raised, and still live in Grand Rapids, Michigan—one of the few states where climbers must travel hours to climb at any crag worth mentioning. 11 years...
“Dirty Old Town” Ogden Bouldering History: By Pete Lowe
KAYA has recently launched Anthony Chertudi’s Ogden Bouldering Guidebook, which features nearly 500 quartzite boulders on the hillsides just outside the city. Enjoy learning about the history of Ogden bouldering, as written by local climber and developer, Pete Lowe:...
Meet the Author: Peter Michaux
We are so proud to have collaborated with Peter Michaux on our new KAYA Squamish Guide. Peter is the author of the original Squamish Bouldering Guide. We sat down with him to learn about the history of Squamish bouldering, his memorable experiences, and his advice for...
Joe’s Valley Heroes: Steven Jeffery
In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Steven Jeffery started climbing as an 11-year-old kid in Salt Lake City’s Little...
The Fall of America’s Last Iconic Projects?
The Dark Side, Devilution, and Event Horizon (V16). Think of North America’s most iconic and trafficked bouldering destinations.In all likelihood, one or all of the following came to mind: Yosemite, Bishop, and SquamishThey have all the components. Laden with mind-melding, iconic media from Rampage to Reel Rock, generation-defining testpieces such as Midnight Lightning (V8), Evilution…
Gym Rat Newsletter // Edition 1
James Ratcliffe Magnesius (Jim Rat Mag, to his friends), listening to “NEVER ENOUGH” by Turnstile and getting psyched for a session. Welcome to Gym Rat, the world’s first-ever indoor climbing newsletter! Hi readers, This project came about because I (your editor, Callie) am bad at directions and became very confused while attempting to locate the…
KAYA 2025 Data Ethos & Retrospective
Where we are today and how we got here In recent months, it’s come into focus for our team just how disruptive KAYA (and digital products like it) can be to the current status-quo of climbing information sharing and guidebooks. We’ve been moving very quickly in the last few years, striving to build an awesome…
New River Gorge Bouldering: How, When, Where
New River Gorge Bouldering Overview Located Just a three-hour drive from Pittsburgh and Richmond, and within 5 hours of the DMV, The New River Gorge region is arguably the best climbing area in the mid-atlantic. Designated in 2021 as a National Park, the NRG is worth a visit even without the world-class climbing. Traditionally most…
Gym to Crag: Skin Maintenance 101
A complete guide to outdoor climbing skin maintenance Whether you’re transitioning from the comfort of climbing gym plastic to the unforgiving sharpness of granite, sandstone, or limestone, one truth becomes clear fast: real rock wrecks your skin. Outdoor skin maintenance is an entirely different game, and if you don’t manage your skin well, it can…
Squamish Bouldering Guide: How, When, and Where
Squamish Bouldering Overview Tucked between the ocean and alpine peaks along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Squamish, British Columbia is one of the most iconic bouldering destinations in North America. With thousands of problems scattered throughout lush forests and granite corridors beneath the towering Stawamus Chief, Squamish offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, technical variety, and…