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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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Brian Arnold: Why Climbers Make the Best Ninjas


I remember the first time I saw American Ninja Warrior on TV....
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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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Alyse Dietel: Overcoming Fear, Catastrophe, and Ego


We recently chatted with Alyse Dietel, climber/artist/writer/adventurer currently living in Arizona. Alyse shares incredible wisdom for...
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Neely Quinn: Inside the Mind of a Training Junkie


  FrictionLabs recently sat down with Neely Quinn, founder of TrainingBeta,...
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7 Reasons the Climbing Gym is a Great First Date Idea


Looking for an original idea for a first date? Tired of dinner and a movie or an afternoon cup of joe at the hipster coffee den? We are,...
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6 Ways to Read Climbing Gym Routes


Something you learn very early on in the climbing gym is how tricky it can be to read the route you’re trying. What do we mean by “read?”...
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Hand & Skin Care for Rock Climbing


Nothing destroys a climbing session like shredding your skin. How often has your body been willing, yet your skin is so sensitive you think it needs to go to...
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7 Tips to Help Your Spotting Technique


Your friend – a V4 climber – has just groveled her way through her first V5, and has arrived at the sloping, unrealistic mantle topout. Her legs shake...
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