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• R climbergirls. Many people who are wearing 32-34 DD/DDD and would describe themselves as thin with large breasts are actually more like 28-30 F/FF/G (UK sizing) when properly fitted. Breathe 125 votes, 62 comments. 3 days The problem with this is that every other post in the r/climbing is a woman complaining about how they feel self conscious when men approach them at the climbing gym or all the guys they've ever climbed with just want to get with them. If you can't fully extend your right arm without furthering injury you shouldn't be getting on a wall in any move where your arm is going to extend even if your feet cut or something Here is a Mountain Project thread from earlier this year discussing this topic! Lots of specific books and areas are listed throughout the comments and it also seems there was another prior thread about the same topic. The first thing I would say is you need to prioritize recovery, not maintenance. Mostly trying to hike and bike and try to do some climbing. I also need to work on my lower body, since I wanna up my athleticism in roller 673 votes, 60 comments. Hi everyone! I got an Instagram ad about climbing/yoga retreats with She Moves Mountains today and it seemed pretty interesting. I live in south east MI and go to RRG regularly if you want any beta on that. So I spent a lot of time online. As I went to throw the brush down and chalk up and the dude gets up from sitting down, makes eye contact, and then gets on the climb I just brushed?? Dude was constantly cutting in front of people to get on climbs, climbing 247 votes, 201 comments. Kind of a two-part question… For the future, when getting a new pair of climbing shoes, how much of a downsize would you go… broke my leg/ankle (fell approx. I have some shiny new screws holding my tibia & fibula together & I've been on crutches for a little over a month. I finished a beefy V4 today and somehow ended up with an audience cheering me on. That said, I How/When did you decide to go more aggressive in your shoes? This is what I've felt recently after 7 years of climbing. Traveling clockwise from NYC. It was awesome and I don't know that I would have gone for the last two holds without the support (slash fear of shame if I let them all down). A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies Maybe have a plan for what you’re going to work on, so you can focus on that instead of feeling weird and uncomfortable? e. “Look at this girl. I highly recommend getting involved with the AZ Women’s Climbing Coalition. Explore Climbergirls (r/climbergirls) community on Pholder | See more posts from r/climbergirls community like my first v1! Start with nailing down your warm-up routine and figure out how many days of climbing are practical for you. I’m planning a little road trip starting in June. 80K subscribers in the climbergirls community. I don't know about a first Have been a through and through leggings climber because with any curves/athletic body, climbing pants are challenging…. I couldn't find anyone on social media who encouraged me to get out of Sandals ! Recommend me some hiking sandals that can withstand long walk-ins over rough terrain. I read a lot of reviews, talked to other women who climb, and combined it with my own experience to come up with a list of climbing pants that I think the climber ladies will enjoy checking out I’ve been climbing for a little over a year and a half now and absolutely love it. I brushed off the first four volumes of the climb as it had gotten super chalked up and greasy. Eventually, I followed the validation and became increasingly unhappy, even offline. For me, if I'm climbing 1 or 2 days a week, I lose a lot of my ability. But on my side I'm not sure about how excited I am to bring a first date to the gym. Any communities, resources or tips super welcome! I climb almost exclusively in the mountain hardwear dynama pants! They are super comfortable and durable. Is there something like that that is a more flattering and comfy high rise? I I was wondering whether that was just a thing in my gym, because routesetring is very male-dominated here, or a general tendency? Welcome to the group, the admission cost is blood 🩸 In all seriousness, like all climbing, time and technique will assist to reduce the damage of crack/off-width climbing. Two climbers that are of “average” height based on statistics, one is 5’4”, the other is 5’10”, could have drastically different experience on a climb, where a reach that the 5’10” climber can do without thinking, might be very hard for the 5’4” climber. What you describe is called "climbers back" and you will find a lot of exercises if you just google for that. In the past, I’ve been on BumbleBFF, but nothing really came of it. It’s full of “I started climbing last month and can’t get past V2. It looks like you're hanging off of your arms a lot and your legs are just touching the wall to keep him from swinging. Don't push yourself too hard on problems at your limit as it is very easy to develop a chronic injury while your tendons and ligaments get stronger--they heal much slower than muscles and shouldn't be over-stressed. I’m thinking potluck, t shirt design contest, outdoor trips? What would y’all like to see at your gyms? How have you found your climbing partner? I’m looking for someone to climb with midweek, and don’t know where to start really. Phoenix is notorious for sandbagging routes at the gyms. She’s climbing a v4?” By the time I made the third move, he’s quiet again. How do you think I should go about this as a single, newish climber, with a Ah yes, “how did your puppy’s operation go?” is the classic 2nd interaction question 😅 thanks for the giggle, but also this is all solid advice! How many of us are dating fellow climbers? What has your experience been like? Roll call! Are there any women over 40y on here? I see a lot women in their twenties or thirties, hoping there are more women like me still crushing with gray hairs! Specifically, this post discusses about “short climbers”, in the context of Climbing. The fact that you're trying again is amazing. ) and the muscles that stretch your lumbar spine. She has Patagonia 29 votes, 48 comments. I’m looking for some general climbing training help or Skip to main content Falling for your climbing partner?? : r/climbergirls Open navigation r/climbergirls I was projecting the same thing as a gym bro bouldering yesterday. Abour 1-2 times a week for almost a year. Hostel vibe there made it… Honestly halara is affordable and super good quality in my experience. I chalked up, grabbed the first hold and started the problem. Basically you need to train the muscles in your back that pull your shoulders back and help to stabilize them in this position (Romboids, rear delts etc. My boyfriend climbs and inspired me to get into the sport. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for female friendly bouldering gyms near Midtown Manhattan - I don’t mind commuting up to 30 minutes. We met up with my boyfriends friend who sends about v3/4 and and Streching your chest muscles is a good start. When I told him about climbing he was excited by the idea of it though he's never done it before. climbergirls) submitted 1 year ago * by Revolutionary_Mall77 Hey all, new to the group! So I'm wondering if anybody has advice for getting over the mental and physical hurdle of progressing in grades. Like what the other comment said, be kind to yourself. (self. I don’t love my harness being against my skin. I want to get her a couple of cute things together. This is just my opinion. I also prefer soft shoes to stiff ones, and prefer somewhat downturned shoes. g. Mainly climbing outside but I want to visit a lot of gyms along the way as well (have to shower somehow). I’d like to watch their technique because im sure it’s different than the shorter/average women and any of the men. Keep in mind everyone has different opinion on shoes varied by price, what everyone in their community has, foot shape, climbing style, etc. Maybe focus more on Cross I was dropped by my climbing parter of almost 1 year. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. She's building out a van but it's not far enough along where I could get her anything specific. Highly recommend. I’m looking for event (weekly, monthly, or one time) ideas to not only get up attendance but also to show appreciation to all of the amazing climbers who let me have my dream job. I found Watching the bouldering, I kept thinking “that looks so far and powerful, Ai’s gonna struggle with it,” then she literally floated her way up every single boulder. I wonder are there "rules" or best practices when it comes to climbing? For example: someone told me that you don't solve a problem unless you touch the endpoint with both hands and you're not allowed to use knees/forearms etc. Reply reply Odd_Carpet_1712 • Edit: bought 38 thinking that i can break them in, but it was too painful to even climb in them. I definitely climb more with my upper body (39F) and want to trust my feet more. Hey slaydies. Don't worry about climbing hard. i’m looking for some pants to do my climbing in that aren’t leggings. I find myself watching a lot of male rock climbers on Youtube. I love watching her climb, and can’t wait to see her keep dominating! Just wondering if any one has any cute pant recommendations for outdoor climbing. We celebrate what our bodies can do here, especially in our new and upcoming monthly “Climb Hard & Healthy” thread and through the post tag of the same name. But just get climbing on all different styles. And when I finished and jumped off the wall, it was an awkward silence. I recently made a passing comment to our gym owner that our gym loses a lot of women. Hope this helps! Trying to move from V3 to V4 at my gym. I'm building a platform bed in my car, bought a roof cargo box for all my gear and I have a strong urge to hit the road, live the dream climber dirtbag life, go all the places I've never been Ten Sleep, Joshua Tree, everywhere. Thanks in advance! :) 360 votes, 76 comments. Any tips on places to look? So I'm a guy, but I thought I ask this question here since because I've heard a lot of women climbers complain about guys at the gym asking them out, hitting on them, etc and I'm sensitive to those complaints. Be sure to take rest days, don't climb too many days in a row. I’ve started attending outdoor clinics and I’m working on my lead cert in the gym. Personally I lift but I actively focus on muscle groups that get worked less when climbing like legs and upper body push. I was wondering what your favorite gyms have been, with an emphasis on route setting, lead walls, and bouldering in the V5-V6 range. The gym has shoe rentals but besides that what should I wear? Do you prefer to wear shorts or leggings and what are the pros/cons of both. Looking to expand and follow some women climbers (professional… Can't lose if you don't play, but if you want a climber partner you gotta date climbers or people willing/wanting to start. I'm getting a… r/climbergirls: A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies After going through a number of climbing pants and wearing everything from cheap leggings to climbing-specific pants to the crag, I started doing a little more in-depth research into climbing pants. Especially Instagram. im going on my first outdoor climb with my rock climbing group this weekend. The material is so soft, not see through, and they have pockets which I really like. Also, I would love to know tips on proper gym etiquette! I didn't know "beta spray" was a thing until I saw Calisthenics might be a good place to start to help with climbing, r/bodyweightfitness has some good guides with progressions from beginner to advanced levels. I don't do that stuff, only stupid people do. So in this case we call the 5 81K subscribers in the climbergirls community. Anyone climb with arthritis or other similar issues? : r/climbergirls r/climbergirls Hi! I'm kinda new to climbing and am mostly teaching myself. 5, but didn’t want to have to deal with break-in) YMMV! So I went to REI today wanting to try the skwama because my tarantulace is a Do y’all keep a climbing journal/log and if so, how do you structure it? How has it helped you if it has? I’d be interested in seeing pics of peoples’ journals (like sample pages) because I’m a sucker for journals and tracking things (was a big bullet journaler for a while). Feel free to post links, pictures, videos information, questions and discussions. We met and an outdoor REI beginner class and climbed together ever since. I’m 60 pounds heavier from the last time I seriously climbed and ya girl can’t do V0s anymore when I was getting into V4-5 territory pre-panini. Even when we spend the whole day on the LaSpo miuras for moderate to steep sport, skwamas for bouldering! LaSport is the best IMO, they fit my feet well (they are wide). When I first started climbing, I had very little upper body strength; it even took me almost three months of climbing to be able to do a pull-up. Exchanged to 39 and my feet are happy; my toes are still crunched but no stabbing pain - since comfort is a big thing for me i went with 39 (could have gone with 38. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies I've heard people say that women tend to climb more with their legs and men more with upper body. 5 months). I can do 20 pull ups and dead lift 375. I can’t stand the “butt scrunch” stuff that is really trendy right now so they have good options for me in terms of just regular leggings. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies 43 votes, 54 comments. People here are always asking about climbing pants so I thought I’d do a review of all my favorites! 41 votes, 19 comments. After climbing for 8 years the newbie gains are long gone, and I either choose to plateau forever or Hey pals, I’m getting back to the gym more seriously and I’m trying to work it around my climbing days as well as roller derby. 81K subscribers in the climbergirls community. She's really been such a sweetheart and I really want to get her something she'll like. She's outdoorsy, and we backpack together, and just got into climbing (only bouldering). I normally top rope in the 5. My confidence and self esteem was rocked by a group climb that I feel went really badly and I'm struggling to recover. I've realized that I I work at a climbing gym and run a womens meetup group. I think what people used to do when climbing was a smaller scene was to 1) be tolerant of exes and of friends dating each other's exes and 2) being mindful of who you get involved with, to the point of not having casual relationships Hey squad! I’ve recently started bouldering again and I’m shocked at how inflexible I am! (The lack of strength was also surprising, but I know that’ll come in time) Does anyone have any stretches or exercises that they do at home that they’d recommend? I’m in rented accommodation so fingerboards and the like aren’t an option. I’ve always been… Are you specifically trying to climb in Michigan or just live there and looking for outdoor places to climb? Most people in Michigan drive to one of: red river gorge in Kentucky, new River gorge, devils lake, or lions head. that aren't really ugly ? Gear Climb a lot! When you are new to climbing the best way to get better is to just keep doing it. Let me know what you guys think! Thanks Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best I’m thinking of taking a climbing lesson for the first time since I was a kid this week. For me even though I’m only a beginner at climbing, I have already noticed more muscle definition in my arms. decide in advance what you’ll do for a warmup, make a general plan for your session like “I’ll pick fun-looking ones and try each 3 times with a 2-minute rest between attempts” or “during my warmup boulders, i’ll focus on placing my hands/feet very TW I’m sure this has been talked about a lot here but it’s really starting to affect me. The main purpose of my lifting (other than being healthy and strong of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It will also help to try these moves with people your own size, because what works for a six * See if your gym hosts events (womens night, queer night, competitions, singles night) and attend any that interest you * Check local MeetUp or NextDoor groups and see if there is a local climbing community * Join your gyms facebook page and see if anyone is looking for climbing partners * Post in r/climbingpartners or in our Monthly Partner Check out the “the 5 basic principles of climbing“ one to start. Then you can start building in some structure. I've hiked but not ever with a pack or that long of camping so I'm new to everything and just looking for advice on key things to remember and to have. The skill curve here is like picking up a skateboard and learning how to kickflip. I'm a new boulderer, been climbing for about 5 months although I'd gone a handful of times before committing. Now that I have time (just finished a phd at ASU) as a mod I’m planning to put together a list of major women’s climbing 127 votes, 10 comments. I’m thinking of doing an upper/lower body split, but instead of doing 2 days upper body and 2 days lower, I’m thinking of doing 1 day upper body and the usual 2 days of climbing. I’ve found the whole community to be so triggering, they’re all lovely people but they constantly are talking about how much they weigh/ how much weight they’ve lost and how little they eat. Should I start hang-boarding or training on the campus board?” posts Reply reply phdee • I’m going to recommend r/abrathatfits here because it sounds like some of you might find it helpful and affirming. I primarily boulder, and I’m climbing at around a V2 level at my local gym. sometimes when i’m going through more bloated-feeling… Hey everyone, I’m about to embark on a year long climbing trip around the USA. Even after all of this, I can't wait to get back on rock. Prepare to try a move over and over and over again until you understand it, which may mean falling on your face a lot. Hey ladies! Climbing is a new hobby for me (3. My partner cheered me up Any suggestions for climbers or trainers/coaches to follow on instagram? In particular, I like accounts that post training tips and technique how-tos. Anyone have some favorite climber girls that are 5’10”+? Where have y'all enjoyed climbing as solo travelers in Europe? I did a solo trip to Tonsai last year and had a blast. . 9, maayybee 5. There are so many gyms to pick from, so I’d love to hear about your The climbing gym is the only place where the old sarcastic reddit saying "and then everyone clapped" is actually true. Now it's become a thing where they… r/climbergirls • 1 yr. 10+ to 5. They came off the wall. Does anyone else struggle with this? I want to give my muscles enough time to recover after lifting sessions, but also want to be able to climb. Small things like feeling how to spread your fingers, layering your palms and fists correctly during jams, the right angle and amount of torque so your shoes take as much of the brunt as possible during laybacks. 33 votes, 25 comments. Really proud of this one but definitely struggling with arm and arm strength. When I made the first move, I overheard this “coaching” guy behind me made a comment to his friends. Everyone I climb with is under 25 (and amazing!) but I want to connect with other late (re) bloomers. If you want sexism to stop maybe you should stop posting in climbergirls, there is no climberguys now is there (if there is, that's pretty fucking dumb)? Hey yall, first time poster to this sub. I am struggling big time trying to figure out the best way to balance weight lifting for muscle growth with climbing. That being said if there are any bullet journalers X climbers in here, how would you go about setting up a 281 votes, 41 comments. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies 59 votes, 54 comments. 77K subscribers in the climbergirls community. They don't have a button or buckle or anything so they're super comfy to wear under a hardness and have held up to months of exclusive bouldering this year. A lot. They do almost weekly meetups on rotation at most of the gyms in the valley, so you should hopefully be able to find a gym you like. I injured my TFCC 10 months ago and at this point I'm pretty much trying to regain strength I lost while my arm was immobilized. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies Hi all, I'm recently unemployed, life is weird and confusing, but climbing feels good. How many days per week were you strength training and how many days climbing? How was your nutrition and sleep? When you say you gained muscle were you gaining weight as well? Not threatening me in the slightest. I got my first pull up (years ago now) doing their program. i’ve only been climbing for a couple months and… Hi y’all! I’m moving to NYC soon and want to continue climbing while I’m in the city. I’ll be vaccinated & very covid conscious - wearing masks, avoiding indoors/groups. Take it slow and try to make climbing less about getting "back" and more about getting better. I met a girl at the gym about a month ago. Due to an injury I’m most comfortable on top rope, but it’s hard to do that alone. I’ve joined a new group of climbers, as I have moved recently. I can't try to walk until (hopefully) the end of the month, & odds are I won't be climbing until September. Nearly all of my climbing buddies are taller than me and both indoors and outdoors, many moves are just a reach for them and nearly a jump/sometimes mini dyno for me. Recently discovered Patagonia Caliza (I own) and Prana Kanab (returned) pants, both have amazing potential but all seem to be a low to mid rise. It didn’t feel great, actually I almost cried in a gym full of strangers because most everything went poorly and I felt embarrassed. 11s. ago by Mybestsoberlife20 View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit 23 votes, 42 comments. /r/bjj is for discussing BJJ training, techniques, news, competition, asking questions and getting advice. As the heading says what’s in your climbing bag? Do you even use a bag? If not why? I see some ppl come in with just shoes and a chalk bag. Any advice for non-traditional strength training for someone with wrist issues? 66 votes, 97 comments. But also open to badass women climbers and funny/entertaining climbing content! I know most places will be a matter of chasing shade and waking up early, but would honestly love any recommendation of sport crags that are nice in the summer. While you are frustrated with your body, remember it's capable of amazing things, too. I don't feel like the pants I use now are very durable and I'm… Any climber girls out there with non-climber romantic partners? Let’s start a little thread celebrating the female climbers we look up to for inspiration! Which lady crushers would that be and for what reason? Personally, I really really like the climbing style of Kim Jain, she seems to move so effortlessly and it’s something I’ll forever try to emulate in my own climbing. 11+ range, but am working to improve my lead climbing (generally 5. Use your legs to take some of the load. She was trying to get checked off to lead but her partner kept flaking, so I told her I was always free if she wanted to practice or needed a Looking for a gift for my friend f (19) for Xmas. You can have one or two send/project days, but for other days you go to just get on easier stuff and for volume and cross training. At your stage you just want to climb. Feb 17, 2025 · Stuck at the most beginner grades for years now. My husband is pretty experienced with hiking and camping but I'm curious from a climbers For Women Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches and Storms (Gift Article) (details allegations against Nims Purja among others) 162 upvotes · 13 comments r/climbergirls I’ve decided to climb again after roughly 4 years. I started climbing again about 6 months ago at 44. I also have mad respect for Ashima Shiraishi, changing the preconceived Weekly r/climbergirls Hangout and Beginner Questions Thread - June 09, 2024 r/climbergirls: A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies Why is it so hard to make friends, in the climbing community, as a female adult, in CO??? Edit: look at r/climbharder. I'm glad to be a part of climbergirls! Edit: Would anyone else be interested in having a daily "hold each other accountable" group where we encourage each other to do our at-home workouts and talk about them? New subreddit - /r/climbergirls ~ inspiration and support for girls I have set up a new subreddit /r/climbergirls for female climbers as a place where girls can share links, advice and information for climbing inspiration and motivation. In that time I’ve grown immensely, now climbing mainly V5-V6, and leading 5. Hello! So as stated, I'm a newbie to outdoor climbing! I've done all my climbing indoors but my school is doing a three day climbing/backpack trip. 15 feet on a sketchy top out, right foot landed between pads 🫠). I don't think there's a way around it. Just as the title reads, I’m trying to find other girls to climb with but I don’t know how to start! Sounds to me like you’re trying to do too much compared to your ability to recover. Reply reply Mybestsoberlife20 • 14 votes, 12 comments. I struggled with pain Hey! (Relatively) New climber here! I know pro women tend to be on the shorter-average end of height, but I’m 6 feet tall and can’t really find info on any other tall girl climbers. I get afraid of toe slips especially once indoor routes become greasy. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies Anyone else been climbing for a number of years and experience burn out? I’m not sure what it is, but in the last couple of weeks I’ve grown tired of all the training, conditioning, eating healthy, sleeping well and everything in between required for me to improve for the level I’m at. I'm a climber who started a climbing apparel company. A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies r/climbergirls: A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies So I matched with this guy on Tinder that I have been talking to a for a few days now, probably the first Tinder boy that I've been generally really excited to meet for a long while now. Feb 17, 2025 · For comp-style dynamic movement, strength is very handy but also commitment, technique, and luck. Does anyone on the shorter side ever experience frustration over being short? What are the pros of being less than vertically gifted? I’m 5’3, which is just barely considered petite. 10-). When I started my business, I was happy posting mediocre climbing photos along with honest captions, but the algorithm wanted more. Have been climbing for As someone who has gotten injured and had to start over several times, I empathize. zxqzrwy yzctr tvauy ijxl hfwo pdqux vpeyerl nsi qbz urdnrq