Skyrider Studios

Gym Climbing: Mind, Body, Soul

Gym Climbing: Mind, Body, Soul

History of Rock Climbing

Covers the evolution of rock climbing from the mid-1800s to the present with Yosemite Valley as a focal point of technique and innovation. Includes interviews with climbing historians, professors, and world-class climbers.

Equipment Section

Displays the basic gear outfit to get you up on the wall.

• Climbing Shoes (sponsored by Five Ten)
• Harnesses
• Chalk

Belay

Gym climbing instructor, Diane Ortega, teaches fundamental safety techniques including the figure-8 follow through knot, safety points on a harness, how to belay, and how to catch a falling climber.

Footwork

Covers 13 essential footwork techniques for indoor and outdoor climbing. You'll also learn about the routes and ratings found in climbing gyms.

Grips

Three bouldering cave menus that cover 10 grip and movement techniques. Featuring the bouldering rating system, spotting techniques, and crash pads.

Bonus Features

Yoga for Climbers

Over 35 minutes of Yoga instruction covering a wide range of breathing, posture, and meditation exercises aimed at centering a rock climber prior to climbing.

Slackline

Peter Dixon, gym routesetter and mountain guide, shows us the basics of slacklining. Topics include: basic balance, walking the line, easy tricks, and aerials.