KAYA’s Algorithmic Climbing Workouts
With Joseph DiazTraining is a complicated subject and the internet is rife with information, workouts, and advice — good and bad. KAYA Workouts seek to simplify the process of training by algorithmically suggesting problems for each workout! Based on your recent...Brandon Vu’s 5x V5 Challenge
Brandon Vu’s 5X V5 2022 Challenge Brandon Vu set an ambitious goal of climbing his first five V5s in 2022. Using KAYA, he made a project list and ticked ’em off one at a time! Learn more about his journey here:...Jenn DeBellis’s Best of the West: Top Eight V8s
Our team member and boulder smasher, Jenn DeBellis, has been on the road for the past few years chasing stars and badass boulders. Here, Jenn shares a list of her favorite V8s in the western United States and breaks down why each one earned its spot. by @jenndbell 1....Levels on KAYA
What are each of the levels?Levels on KAYAWhat is level?Climbing Level is basically how hard you consistently climb. Kaya tracks and awards Level badges for three dimensions:Flashing first trySending “Hard” Intensity projects fastSending “Limit” Intensity or lifetime...Tops Rate on KAYA
What it is and how to use it.What is Tops Rate?Tops Rate measures your success rate. It’s like a baseball batting average for climbing. Of the climbs you try, how many do you climb successfully? A Tops rate of 100% would mean that a climber sent every single climb...
The Top 10 Most Popular Problems in Gold Bar
The Best Boulder Problems in Gold Bar: Ranked The magical forests of Gold Bar are home to some of the best granite bouldering in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its steep, athletic problems and varied climbing styles, Gold Bar is a must-visit destination for PNW boulderers. As the sister area to the legendary Index, it…
Index Bouldering Guide: How, When, and Where
Index Bouldering Overview The tiny mountain town of Index, Washington needs no introduction to local PNW climbers. Known for its world-class granite and famously sandbagged routes, Index has been a proving ground for generations of crack climbers and trad enthusiasts. Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, it’s a place where technical prowess and…
Gold Bar Bouldering Guide: How, When, and Where
Gold Bar Bouldering Overview The magical forests of Gold Bar offer some of the best granite bouldering in the Pacific Northwest. Known as the sister area to the iconic Index, Gold Bar is home to steep, athletic climbing with a wide range of styles, making it a must-visit destination for PNW boulderers. This guide covers…
The Best Boulder Problems in Rocktown: Ranked
The Best Boulder Problems in Horse Pens 40: Ranked
The Top 10 Most Popular Problems in HP40 Horse Pens 40 is known for its world-class sandstone, slopers, and brutally honest grades. Whether planning your first trip or revisiting old favorites, this list showcases the powerful movement and unique features that make HP40 a must-visit bouldering destination in the Southeast. Check out the 10 most…
Rocktown Bouldering Guide: How, When, and Where
Rocktown Bouldering Overview Tucked deep in the forests of northwest Georgia, Rocktown sits atop Pigeon Mountain and stands as one of the most iconic sandstone bouldering destinations in the Southeast. With hundreds of high-quality sandstone boulders, it’s a go-to spot for Southern climbers and a worthy pilgrimage for anyone chasing quality stone and classic lines.…