McKenzie Long’s love of climbing – and dream of becoming a writer – led her to consider our relationships with public lands.

Climbing can be scary.

Be intentional.

Kris chats with our very own coach Nadya Suntay to remind us why it’s better to keep it simple when it comes to our training.

Big, scary, and tactical.

End positions matter, too.

Looking for a summer sport climbing destination? Look no further than Wild Iris, with its high elevation, low humidity, and perfectly-pocketed limestone walls.

Really hard climbing is always going to be hard.

Today we REWIND to this conversation about parenting, identity, and climbing with the great Beth Rodden.

Our very own coach Jess West provides valuable insight as to how setters can smartly and safely train for their goals.

Don’t be fooled by Patty Law’s small frame and soft-spoken demeanor – she’s a fierce climber, mother, entrepreneur, and community cultivator.

Use strength to leverage every other aspect of your climbing, not replace them.

7 years later, almost to the day, that Tommy and Kevin topped out the Dawn Wall together, we REWIND to this conversation about belief and partnership with Tommy Caldwell.

It’s not just all about the journey.

If everything you do is a finger workout, then when do your hands get a chance to recover?

Kris and Nate sit down to discuss some of the perks and pitfalls of climbing in today’s modern mega gyms.

You aren’t stuck, you’re just trying to skip too many steps.

Kris talks with Amy Skinner and Joan Chase about how the founding of Wild Iris Mountain Sports is inextricably linked to the rise of climbing in Lander, Wyoming.

Certified Nutrition Specialist Caitlin Holmes discusses body composition, which is often conflated with weight loss and can thus be a very polarizing topic.

There is a common theme between a grilled cheese sandwich and good training advice.