The River Gorge Guild

Tag: climbing


  • How to support your community as a seasonal nomad

    If you care about social justice and have deep community bonds, you know that building those bonds takes time and patience. Breaking those connections is an especially difficult aspect of hitting the road as a nomad. Here are some tips on how I strive to forge new connections, maintain the connections I already have, and…

  • Sun Chasing for Sport Climbers

    Sport climbing is famous for being a shoulder season activity, often demanding temperate conditions and controlled humidity. Nobody wants to be trying hard on sweaty, slippery rock or clipping draws with numb fingers. Making the most of these shoulder seasons, though, can be tricky if you have limited time off or live far away from…

  • Finding your friends: who should I climb with?

    If you’re here, you know already that climbing is more than just climbing. It’s a social sport, and our experiences in the climbing world are often driven and shaped by our human connections. This sport combines many of the most poignant social aspects of others: the counter-culture grit of skate circles, the trust and group…