Alpine Season is Here! Here’s How to Prep for High Elevation Bouldering.
Alpine bouldering requires way more effort and consideration than a casual day at your roadside rocks.
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Chris Schulte
Chris Schulte climbs, writes, shoots photos and video, and is based more or less out of Boulder, Colorado. He spends his time searching for FAs, scribbling notes on his phone, and wishing for better conditions.
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The Visionary Appeal of Fontainebleau’s Bouldering Circuits
This article was originally published in Climbing No. 380 under the title "Circuit Court."
Stop Falling Off Slopers! Expert Tips For Training Compression
Like most climbers you probably train by developing your lats, pulling down rather than squeezing or pushing, but climbing often demands a variety of techniques including using "non holds" such as opposing slopers.
A Love Story: Switzerland’s Uniquely Beautiful Bouldering Zones
Chris Schulte's homage to some of the world's most iconic gneiss bouldering zones.
Flappers, Bruises, Shredded Tips? Here’s How to Deal With Bad Skin.
A comprehensive guide to skin care for rock climbing.
How to Train for Climbing by Climbing Outside
Climbing gyms are great. But you can also train for climbing by climbing outside. Here are eight tips from veteran crusher Chris Schulte.
Listening for the Echo: The Klem Loskot Profile
For years Klem Loskot was a driving force in the evolution of bouldering, raising standards in some of the world’s most famous areas. Then he dropped off the map. Ten years later he resurfaced, still hovering near a ceiling that’s difficult to define.
Fontainebleau for the First-Timer
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