The FrictionLabs Blog / Bouldering
Jamie Emerson: the Man, the Myth, the Sheriff
There are few climbers out there as passionate as Jamie Emerson. After leaving his humble roots in Michigan to test his ambitions...
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Six Things You Must Know Before Climbing Outside
Disclaimer: This article is intended as a resource for outdoor climbing beginners. More advanced climbers (even those who have never climbed outside) might find some...
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At the Intersection of Lifting, Climbing, and Injury Prevention -- Dr. Natasha Barnes
Dr. Natasha Barnes is a trailblazer. From bouldering before it was cool to busting out...
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Jon Glassberg: The Man Behind the Lens
Jon Glassberg is, first and foremost, a boulderer (he competed for 14 years and ascended more than 250 v10-v13s). He’s also a super talented photographer and filmmaker. So naturally, he...
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Paul Robinson: Climbing to the Far Ends of the Earth
FrictionLabs caught up with world-famous climber and classically trained artist and painter Paul Robinson about his goal of bouldering on every continent, what he's doing to get stronger,...
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Jon Sedor: How To Stay Psyched – Even When You Lose a Hand
Jon Sedor likes to rock climb. Eight years ago he lost his left hand...
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Zoe Steinberg: be stubborn, overcome your mind, and try climbs that are too hard for you
For this week's interview FrictionLabs got in touch with Zoe Steinberg, a strong young climber...
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