Climbing Through Darkness in Southern California: Discover Wellness, Adventure Therapy, and Self-Discovery Through Bouldering & Rock Wall Climbing

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Climbing Through Darkness is a nationally recognized organization that excels in providing access to rock climbing and outdoor adventures for sustainable well-being. Let’s Climb a Rock!

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The Last Time: The Beauty of Impermanence

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Mindfulness: How Climbing brings you back to BEING

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Finding the Start: A Beginner's Guide to Making the First Move Upward & Onward

Starting something new and different can be some of the most daunting challenges in our lives. From fear of the unknown, or to just not...

Accepting Fear: How you Live your Life is How you Climb

Managing fear, consist of two major steps; first by accepting fear in our lives, secondly by awareness to when we are experiencing fear.

The Power Within: How Climbing Elevates Your Mindset

Have you ever felt the weight of doubt holding you back from achieving your goals, only to realize that the obstacle was not as...

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