Posts by Chris Deal
Progression #1 First Time Climber
New to climbing? Start here! A guide to your first time climbing at Vertical Endeavors!
Read MoreVertical Endeavor’s Route Setters Tell All…
Glimpse into the minds of Vertical Endeavor’s route setters
Read MoreA Love Letter to B2
Walking into B2 is like stepping out of a time machine. It is a special feeling—a mix of nostalgia, excitement, and nervousness. The first thing you will notice is the tape. No monochromatic setting here, just old school tape and holds of every color. Heck, a lot of the holds themselves are even multicolored. It…
Read MoreWhy Rope Climbers Should Boulder!
When we first start climbing, progress and gains seem to just fall in our lap. Day to day, month to month, we can see ourselves getting better and better. We get stronger, we add more volume, more projects, more easy routes, the cycle continues. At some point the law of diminishing returns catches up to…
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