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You are the culmination of your experiences and the knowledge you've acquired, embracing openness and allowing your true consciousness to flow without resistance to external circumstances.

The Last Time: The Beauty of Impermanence

Do you remember the last time you engaged in something that once consumed your life? At that moment, did you realize it would be the...

Why Do We Rock Climb... Why Do I Rock Climb... Why Do You Rock Climb..?

Climbing, like life, can indeed feel like a solitary pursuit. We navigate a reality shaped by our own imagination, with everything else...

The Art of the Belay: Going Beyond the Fundamentals of Building Trust

We set out from the car to the massive Astro Dome in the wonderland rocks area in the ahh-inspiring Jousha Tree National Park. Our stoke...

Mindfulness: How Climbing brings you back to BEING

Early on in my climbing, I noticed to my incredible surprise that climbing brought me into the present moment, where my thoughts, my body...

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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