Climbing Technique

Instant progress with Climbing Technique

What changes in the period from first touch to ascent?

The only change is in your mind, you have learned something...

What if you had that knowledge in advance?

What if you could obtain that knowledge faster, in fewer attempts?

This is the very essence of Climbing Technique!

Climbing Technique Break Down

These sites breaks down climbing technique into 3 levels and dive into the details at each level. The first two are more traditional sections and follow established topics and structure, the latter is more exploratory and ground breaking.

Basic climbing technique: just hanging on!

Basic Climbing Technique

A full introduction to what climbing is in regards to body movement and upward motion.

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Intermediate climbing technique: double heel hook with a pinch and a crimp

Intermediate Climbing Technique

A full perspective of the intermediate level of climbing technique, more moves and tips.

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Advanced climbing technique: rocking over on a blank wall to exploit the normal force to gain friction.

Advanced Climbing Technique

New perspectives on friction and how you relate to it, how to take your climbing to new levels.

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Climbing Technique Resources

Climbing technique is not all about lengthy instructions, it is also about short facts, opinions, discussions and structure. The material also has to originate from somewhere, it needs to be tested and verified.

Climbing Moves Library: crossing over on opposite sides on a flake

Climbing Moves Library

A full library of climbing moves and techniques, breaking them down and giving you perspective on how, when and why to use each one.

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Climbing Technique Course Plans: petroglyphs on rock

Climbing Technique Course Plans

A common framework for climbing technique courses, a practical resource for climbers and instructors alike.

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Climbing Technique Blog: petroglyphs on rock

Climbing Technique Blog

A blog focusing on exploring the boundaries of climbing technique and related topics. Please join in, comment, suggest topics and theories to research.

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  • Thomas Madsen on La Balance sans la prise taillée 8a, Bas Cuvier, Fontainebleau

    climbingtechnique.com - 2015

    Resources, Community, Research

    A network of climbing technique resources. Our mission is to help climbers truly embrace climbing technique and all it's rewards. Join in, consume, contribute and help raise the bar!

    1973 - Thomas Madsen

    Boulderer, Engineer, CTO

    I started climbing late in life, but with a technical background and an analytical eye for perfection, my progress eventually overcame my age. It all came down to climbing technique.