The WMCC's core mission is to protect and preserve access to the amazing climbing in the Western Mass area while being inclusive of climbers from all backgrounds.

If you've ever pulled on a rock at Rumney Rocks in New Hampshire, you've benefited from the hard work of the Rumney Climbers Association.

When I first started climbing, I asked the seasoned climbers how to get better. The answer was always the same: "Climb more."

We've talked about keeping our fingers and shoulders in top shape for climbing, but let's not forget about the lower body.

Whether you're a seasoned climber or just getting into the sport, setting goals is a great way to stay motivated and push yourself.

It's the holiday season! Whatever your belaytionship status, here are three gifts for the rock climber in your life.

If you want to take your climbing to the next level, a spray wall or rocket wall is a total game changer.

Yoga is more than just stretching on your mat; it's a game-changer when it comes to climbing.

Switching between climbing disciplines might require a little extra climbing training and maybe even an ego check.

How can fellow dirtbags learn from these Olympic climbing gods?

Climbing like a girl comes with its own set of strengths and challenges.

Rockstar Volumes is committed to making the climbing community inclusive for everyone.

With the last snow behind us, I think it is finally safe to say that spring has arrived. There is that fresh change in the air, the birds...

You can’t change the fact that climbing gyms are having a bit of an identity crisis, but you CAN change where you train.

2024 brings a new year and a new you. And by new you, we mean a climber that adventures outdoors. Finally seeking to break free from the...

by Christopher Schafenacker So, you’re looking for a gift for that climber in your life? You know they’d like nothing more than climbing...

by Christopher Schafenacker So, you’ve got a climbing trip coming up and while your psych is high, you’ve been buried in books or work or...

by Christopher Schafenacker So, your local pain cave has a bedbug infestation… or your car’s been making a weird sound… or winter’s...

by Christopher Schafenacker If you’ve spent any amount of time at climbing gyms around the country this past decade, you’ve witnessed the...

It’s cause to re-evaluate how you train one of the pillars of climbing ability: thumb strength.