Toes to Knows Climbing Academy

Academy: Power Pushup

Academy: Power Pushup

Climbers need both strength and power. Power is just strength applied quickly. A power pushup is a great way to build power in your antagonistic pushing muscles. No extra weights...

Academy: Power Pushup

Climbers need both strength and power. Power is just strength applied quickly. A power pushup is a great way to build power in your antagonistic pushing muscles. No extra weights...

Academy: Visualization

Academy: Visualization

I break down project route visualization into two key areas: Visualizing beta and visualizing success. I use these two sides of visualization to help increase my likelihood of sending. Read...

Academy: Visualization

I break down project route visualization into two key areas: Visualizing beta and visualizing success. I use these two sides of visualization to help increase my likelihood of sending. Read...

Academy: Tie the Figure 8 Properly

Academy: Tie the Figure 8 Properly

Tying in with a figure 8 knot is the most common way to attach to a climbing rope. The figure 8 is heavily used because it’s easy to tie, is...

Academy: Tie the Figure 8 Properly

Tying in with a figure 8 knot is the most common way to attach to a climbing rope. The figure 8 is heavily used because it’s easy to tie, is...

Academy: Setting Climbing Goals

Academy: Setting Climbing Goals

Like any significant venture in life, setting climbing goals is a key first step toward success. Matt has recruited his friend and climbing team member, Lyti, in a quest to...

Academy: Setting Climbing Goals

Like any significant venture in life, setting climbing goals is a key first step toward success. Matt has recruited his friend and climbing team member, Lyti, in a quest to...

Academy: Gear, from Start to Multi-Pitch Trad

Academy: Gear, from Start to Multi-Pitch Trad

There is a lot of gear you need to be a well-rounded climber. In this post, we give an overview of gear you might want for several stages of your...

Academy: Gear, from Start to Multi-Pitch Trad

There is a lot of gear you need to be a well-rounded climber. In this post, we give an overview of gear you might want for several stages of your...

Academy: 4 Tips for Clipping a Quickdraw

Academy: 4 Tips for Clipping a Quickdraw

Clipping a quickdraw while leading is an essential skill that every climber needs to master. In this article and video, we cover four rules for making a good clip and...

Academy: 4 Tips for Clipping a Quickdraw

Clipping a quickdraw while leading is an essential skill that every climber needs to master. In this article and video, we cover four rules for making a good clip and...