Interview with our coach David Choquet

Mathieu Elie

  Here is our coach David Choquet, whom we affectionately nicknamed “D-Choq”. We had a few questions to ask him....

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Q+A with Yves Gravelle

Mathieu Elie
This week, we spoke with Yves Gravelle. He is recognized for his physical prowess in climbing and his finger strength,...
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Stay motivated during quarantine

Sabrina Thayer-Head
Don’t give up! The battle against Covid-19 continues and we look forward to welcoming you to Bloc Shop, in safety...
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The best free bouldering movies

Mathieu Elie
For more than a decade, I’ve been watching climbing videos almost daily. Whether it’s short videos or feature films, I’ve...
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Resting your body without guilt

Mathieu Elie
Have you felt a lack of motivation since the start of the Covid-19 crisis? Your mind isn’t focused on training...
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6 tips when buying climbing shoes

Mathieu Elie
Buying climbing shoes isn’t the most obvious process to go through. With so many models available, the decision of which...
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Avoid Injuries

Mathieu Elie
On a weekday evening, you’re sitting quietly, waiting for your turn to climb. A few unsuccessful attempts and your tired...
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Problems in modern bouldering: Olympics, Presentation & Scoring systems

Mathieu Elie
With the PyeongChang Olympics which began last week, the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo now look like an imminent reality....
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Routesetting: History and Philosophy

Mathieu Elie
Writing about a sport like bouldering is an attempt to understand a subject that is constantly reconfiguring its own markers....
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Entralpi: a new rising force in training for climbing

Alexi Hachey-Brunet
You can ask any experienced climber: one of the key factors to improve your climbing is developing your finger strength....
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