Elaina Arenz

Whether you’re new to climbing or projecting hard routes every weekend, yoga can be one of the most effective ways to improve your climbing performance, prevent injury, and recover more efficiently. While climbing develops strength, power, and problem-solving skills, yoga helps create the balance, mobility, awareness, and recovery that climbers often overlook. At New River Mountain Guides, we believe climbing and yoga naturally complement one another. Both practices emphasize breath, focus,...

3 friction hitches every climber should know, a video on how to tie them, and reasons why you might use them.

The AMGA is the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors. Jumping for Joy! We’re...