Rock Climbing Rookies

I left for Thailand the day after Christmas in 2018. Flew across the world to my home for the next 5 months. Going to Thailand was pretty...

With gravity as your foe, and friction as your friend it is quite obvious the importance of climbing shoes. A week or two ago I wrote...

A quick check list of techniques to take you from the gym to the crag. So you have been hitting the gym on top rope for quite some time...

An intensive breakdown of the best climbing shoes As promised last week, I wanted to help you guys pick the best shoe for your style of...

An inside look on foot work for rock climbing. This past weekend I got to go to my favorite local crag found on the backside of...

How to grip different types of holds and cracks. Last week I gave you all a quick dive into the different types of holds. This week I...

A quick guide to different types of holds. Imagine your partner is climbing a route. They look down to you and ask for a beta. They are...

Get to know me, and the blog! Hey there! Welcome to Rock Climbing Rookies. My name is Logan Thaler. I am a 21 year old going to school in...