Toes to Knows Climbing Academy

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...

Academy: Tips for Giving a Great Lead Belay

Academy: Tips for Giving a Great Lead Belay

A belayer during the lead climb needs to pay full attention to what’s happening with the climber to minimize the risk of injury. You need to be aware of what...

Academy: Tips for Giving a Great Lead Belay

A belayer during the lead climb needs to pay full attention to what’s happening with the climber to minimize the risk of injury. You need to be aware of what...

Academy: How to Perform an Advanced Top Rope Belay

Academy: How to Perform an Advanced Top Rope Belay

An advanced top rope belay sounds like an oxymoron, but top roping is a low-risk way to work moves on a hard route. If your climber is at their limit,...

Academy: How to Perform an Advanced Top Rope Belay

An advanced top rope belay sounds like an oxymoron, but top roping is a low-risk way to work moves on a hard route. If your climber is at their limit,...

Academy: Single-Arm Max Hangs

Academy: Single-Arm Max Hangs

Max Hangs are a great way to gain climbing strength quickly. If you're stuck at home without the equipment for two-handed max hangs, then one-hand versions are a great alternative....

Academy: Single-Arm Max Hangs

Max Hangs are a great way to gain climbing strength quickly. If you're stuck at home without the equipment for two-handed max hangs, then one-hand versions are a great alternative....