Beta for Being
A blog to inspire and empower climbers of all experiences, abilities, and backgrounds.
Community Ties: Chuck Odette
Chuck Odette is still sending hard at 70 — largely due to his healthy lifestyle, community, and positive attitude.
Community Ties: Clarissa
This new climber shares fun, relatable climbing content on her Instagram where she invites her followers to “Get Strong with Clarissa.”
Community Ties: Jade Zickefoose
New climber Jade Zickefoose is a rising star at the gym — largely to the credit of their background in dance.
Hand Grenades: A.K.A. The Route I Couldn’t Quit
I’m often frustrated, doubtful, sad, nervous, self-conscious, but this stuff doesn’t usually make its way from my brain to my throat to my mouth. Until today.
Community Ties: Jamie Strong
Jamie Strong, experienced rock climber, routesetter, and co-owner of Zenith Climbing Center, shares a wealth of climbing advice.