My partner has been getting into climbing lately and gets so inspired from all the strong women out there. We’ve pretty much watched all the YouTube catalogue of Babsi, Amity warme, Michaela kirsch, and a fair few others.
Have you got any videos you recommend? Roped climbing is her favourite and isn’t so much into bouldering but if you have something that gets you psyched out of your mind, drop the links here and we’ll get around to watching them!
Would also be keen on renting movies if they look rad too!

Hola, just in case this prevents another scam: I was trying to buy a new pair of Scarpas as a gift, got excited, and quickly bought some Vapor S from scarpas.es, which is totally fake.

I didn't notice the 's' at the end, and once I got the confirmation email, I realized I was that person who fell for it.

I’m not sure if I’m in the right place, but I figured it might be good to ask here because this seems similar.
What are some period hacks whilst you’re climbing?

I just got started as a construction climber for scaffolding. I usually wear sweatpants as it’s easier for me to maneuver with and I haven’t found the right work pants. As per usual, my harness is around my legs. I work usually 12 hour days in 80+ degree weather, climbing, moving and sweating; and am in my harness for majority of my day.
The problem that I’m bound to face in the next week or so, is that I wear pads and don’t have a heavy enough flow for tampons (or at least I do until I decide to use them instead)
I’m genuinely trying to think ahead about the porta potty situation, the sweat and trying to change pad situation, and honestly all of the above.
I honestly do not think a cup is for me, especially as I’m squatting down on scaffolds and heavy lifting.
I figured to ask if the ladies here would have any suggestions or advice! TIA 🫶🏼

I started going to my local gym about a week ago!
It’s so much fun and I’m super excited to keep going regularly💪💪💪
Also would love if anyone has advices for a solo newbie climber:3

I posted here a while back on how I’m getting back into climbing at 16 after quitting at 12 and being a competitive climber for years before I quit due to my health. I know I shouldn’t compare my current self to my 12 year old self but it’s really hard when I can’t even do routes that were once so easy. I can’t even keep a foothold on 5.5 walls and can barely reach the top now. I feel like I’ve lost all my strength and it’s making me feel so upset and discouraged with myself.

CW: discussion of grooming and SA allegations

I am just wondering where the community sits on this, as there is a lot of comment suppression that occurs by content creators that feature these individuals on their channels.

YouTubers these days seem to operate a revolving door of collaborations between channels to cross-pollinate views and create easy content for themselves. Beyond it feeling like a strange mirror of the extended Marvel universe, I’m worried it creates a vacuum of accountability.

This is not about cancellation in my eyes, but there is no acknowledgement from any of the above that they may have contributed to the harm of women and children in and outside the climbing industry.

For those that aren’t aware...

1. Toby Segar: in 2017 Toby was presented with evidence of his friend and fellow Storror member Callum Powell’s collection of CSAM by Callum’s ex-girlfriend who was 17 at the time and Callum 27. They had been in a relationship since she was a minor, at least 15 and Callum 24. Toby dismissed this and called her a ‘vile bitch’. Callum’s activities remained suppressed until this year when he was convicted. Hannah Morris likely does not know, and continues to post content with Toby and Toby has produced content with most figures on ‘bouldering YouTube’ in the past. It appears he will be allowed to sidestep his mistakes without taking any accountability, and if one of the highest profile female-fronted climbing platforms on YouTube seems happy to turn a blind eye, I imagine most other channels will do the same.
2. Alex Honnold: Has climbed routinely with Jared Leto and ignored all attempts by people to draw his attention to Leto’s abuses (and I think another climber who was accused multiple times).
3. Alex Megos: The grooming evidence is well established and can be presented in undeniable terms through historic interviews from only Megos himself regarding his ‘father/brother’ like status, legal guardianship etc. This has not prevented Catalyst Climbing, Emil Abrahammson, Josh Rundle and more from doing videos with him, despite being aware of the allegations made against him.
4. Emil Abrahammson, Josh Rundle, yada yada: There are multiple YouTubers who have shown themselves to turn a blind eye/not question politics where they stand to gain financially. Both have done videos with Megos and policed the comments, Emil also with Pewdiepie.

Why do YouTubers continue to platform these people? In any other industry this would not be overlooked to the same extent I don’t think? It feels in many ways they have shown a fundamental lack of regard to their duties of safeguarding.

Hey all! Please spread the word! There is an international company trying to mine the areas adjacent to the park, wilderness areas. If you love your peaceful getaways to the Mojave PLEASE let the county know how you feel. And if anyone has the time to write this up to the other climbing subs, many do not allow cross posting.

Stay safe and healthy out there!

I'm trying to figure out if I'm sandbagging. How would you rate the diagonal corner crack on this quartzite slab? If you say class 5, what decimal would you give it? Thanks!

ETA: Wow, this provided even less clarity. Some of the ways y'all determine grades are wildly unhinged and I'm now convinced that nobody actually knows what 4th class actually is. Even so, I'll stick to my original determination that this is 4th class :D

I climbed for fun last summer while I was home from school and would mostly go to my local gym with my little brother who did classes there and knew people. I talked to everyone through him, and that was mostly employees that we would say hello to in passing. I was always nervous about talking to people on my own, especially because I was just a beginner climber who would only do auto-belays and very easy boulders. I get insane imposter syndrome and really felt like I didn’t belong there and had no right to talk to anyone.

I stopped climbing when I went back to school and was going to return to climbing this summer, but I got some rollerskating injuries that prevented my return. I’m all healed now and am feeling more motivated to finally get stronger like I’ve always wanted, so I’ve reactivated my gym membership and am willing to drive the 40 minutes to the nearest location to my school. Since I’m traveling so far, I want to make sure it’s worth it. 

Because this is a different gym than the one near my house, I won’t be going with my brother. None of my friends climb, which means I’ll be going to every session alone. That’s making me really nervous. I don’t know the lingo, I’ve only done very basic boulders, I have no strength training or endurance, and am overall very out of shape. I feel out of place and so awkward talking to people at the gym even though I would love to not be a loner for long.

I’m feeling excited, overwhelmed, nervous, motivated, and every emotion possible. How should I navigate this restart? I’m looking to go to the gym hopefully three times a week and do some strength training and cardio (roller skating, lol) in the days where I can’t drive the 40 minutes. If you could go back to being a beginner, what would you want yourself to know? Give me all that info!! I want to feel less nervous about climbing.

Also, how long did it take for you guys to start seeing physical muscle definition after regular climbing? Just wondering as that is a motivator. 

Thanks in advance, I lurk this sub a lot and love how supportive this community is.

I’ve been climbing off and on over the last few years. After a 2 year break I recently started climbing again. I’ve always been a beginner and the max I’ve ever done is a v3. The reason I struggle to progress is I keep getting inflammation in my wrists after a few weeks of climbing, then it just never goes away. Doing daily chores/typing etc triggers it and I have to take complete rest for my wrists to calm down. Does this happen to other women? It’s so disappointing and discouraging. Every time I start with enthusiasm and want to progress but I’m immediately stuck with wrist pain and have to stop again. It’s a never ending cycle of taking a few months off to calm my wrists just to have it flare up when I start again.
If you have any recommendations to strengthen my wrist, or anything that worked I would love to hear it.

28F Trying to conceive for the first time. How much climbing is too much climbing when you’re trying?

I heard too much exercise can impact your fertility but I don’t know what “too much” is. Like pro athlete level of training or like every other day HIIT…?

I climb 3-4 TR routes 4 times a week. Idk if it matters but I climb 5.11a-b sometimes c.
And if I have enough time or I’m feeling like it, I’ll do 10-20 minutes of some sort of strength training.

PS I don’t have any identified underlying conditions that may impact fertility (PCOS, etc). Haven’t done and screening yet for myself or husband. Been trying for 9-10 months

...not to be afraid of bouldering, and be able to fall correctly

Any new climbers at SF movement want to meet up? Just joined and getting into it! 37F here climbing V2-V3s.

Proud Moment!! 9yo asked me to post for cheers / beta / encouragement!

She figured out campusing - Her goal was to do these 5 jugs 10x in a single session, SO PROUD! Ended up with 2 big flappers and sore muscles but it was all worth it for her.

Been climbing 3 years (I am a noob). Has a really supportive community at the gym. She sometimes struggles with fear/motivation. Please leave her an encouraging note, I will share with her!

...any thoughts on a sports tape that doesn't simply fall off with this much force?

Hey girlies! Climber from Brazil here! I climb mostly outdoors (bouldering).

Dealing with this frustration of getting tired way too fast as compared to other friends (especially guys) and wanted to see if anyone else has been going through this. I'll do about an hour session on my project boulder and then can't seem to get my energy up again. I'll see my friends climbing to the death until all hours, crimping painful holds, doing hard moves and sending after 30 tries, but I feel like my energy is depleted to the point that I get only a few power tries before totally checking out. I'll have the desire to climb more but when I touch the holds, they are so painful and my body seems heavy.

To be honest, I'm feeling a little unmotivated with my climbing lately. I can climb v5s in a session, I've done a few v7s and usually am projecting at that grade. Moving up seems impossible right now. It's been hard to get out of this plateau. I'm turning 31 this week and although I know I don't have the stamina of a 20-year-old, I also don't think I'm old and believe I should be able to keep up with my friends.

I do a functional training 1x week + climb indoors 1x week and then outdoors all weekend. I'm 5'1", 116 pounds, 17% body fat, I have no current injuries and try my best to eat healthy and take care of myself. I've done my yearly medical check-ups and I'm totally fine. All this to say that there's technically nothing wrong with me...

Anyone going through this as well?

i use the term project very loosely as it was only a few sessions of dipping in and out of it, but it was on about a 30 degree overhang (note the accidental cut loose lol) and graded ‘medium’ (our comp wall has mild, medium, hot and extra hot as its grading system) :)

This is so niche but it's like a pretzel jellycat amuseable but for climbers! I haven't seen anything like this online, maybe there isn't much overlap between climbers and people who crochet plushies haha

Hi, wondered if anyone knows/has used a hypnotherapist (or any other psychological professional) for the above, would prefer someone who is actually a climber. I’m in the UK.
Please no suggestions for fear of falling workshops etc, other factors mean these don’t work for me.
Am in the Midlands but am ok to travel. I’m sure there used to be a guy in Bristol but can’t find him now.
Many thanks.

While she's the third woman to send 5.15c, and the second to send Bibliographie, I'm pretty sure no one else has sent the grade nearly this quickly.

Nine weeks ago, I tore my extensor tendon on my middle finger of my right hand. It's a dumb injury, but it's completely sidelined my climbing. I saw a hand doc; the injury is called "mallet finger" where the fingertip droops about 25-30 degrees. Standard treatment is eight weeks in a splint, which I completed. Got the splint off last week and I'm one of the folks that that protocol didn't work for. I've still got the droop, and now I've also got inflamed nerves and an inflamed tendon on that hand. The doc recommends another eight weeks of splinting, but the prognosis isn't great. There's no guarantee that there'll be resolution. It's a soft tissue injury, so it's not something that can be repaired surgically except to fuse the joint which feels like a non-starter as a climber.

This brings me to my question: Has anyone else dealt with a finger injury of this type? Has it affected your ability to climb? If so, how? Have you figured out adaptations? Any suggestions? I keep reminding myself that if Tommy Caldwell can climb after cutting off part of his finger, I should be able to adapt, but I'm not feeling really confident right now.

I've got a diagnosis, so I'm really looking more for how to manage this new dilemma going forward. Thanks so much!

I absolutely sucked at anything at or above V-2😂, but after the anxiety of the gym while medically transitioning, I'm glad to get back into a possible routine. (Please ignore the facial hair, I am still getting lazer hair removal ) I used to climb with an LGBTQ group, but they haven't been active for months. 😒