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Limit injuries at the crag

Mathieu Elie

If climbing outdoors allows us to surround ourselves with nature, to enjoy a calm and peaceful atmosphere and to finally...

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How to prevent overtraining

Sabrina Thayer-Head

Have you ever trained a lot during a long period of time or practiced your climbing relentlessly, without seeing results?...

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RECAP: CLIMBING AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Sabrina Thayer-Head

You missed climbing’s debut at the Olympics? No problem. Surprising performances, disappointments, injuries and the very first Olympic medals for...

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Bloc Shop FIT

Sabrina Thayer-Head

Bloc Shop Fit : New app for fitness and coaching Why get a coach, for climbing? For most sports, getting started...

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The best climbing books to inspire you this summer

Sabrina Thayer-Head

Summer is officially here and for many that means finally having time to get back to reading. A variety of...

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The essentials for climbing in Quebec

Mathieu Elie

The snow is slowly melting, so the more motivated climbers have been going outdoor for a few weeks now. Regular...

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How to successfully return to climbing?

Mathieu Elie

The return to climbing, after a three month break the most people, can cause some problems. Despite all your willpower,...

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Developping Boulders

Mathieu Elie

A few weeks ago, I watched a short video from route developer in the Lanaudière region, Steve Bourdeau. Steve shows...

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Short Reflection: The Impact of Social Networks on Training

David Choquet

This topic has bothered me for a long time. I'm still learning to tame social media and the more...

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Gym to crag 101: Ethics & Security

Mathieu Elie

For those who have been practicing the sport for several years, the outdoor climbing experience is taken for granted....

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