La Sportiva Blog

Routesetting & Representation with Adeline Wright
Thank your local routesetter
Do you remember the first time you rock climbed – that childlike joy you can only get from playing in jungle gyms and running through a playground? Read more...
Gym Series - One Hour Sport Workout
Paige Claassen Gym Climbing
Only have an hour? Have a plan for a shorter session in order to maximize the time you do have... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing Technique
Climber bouldering in the gym
Proper technique comprises a set of skills that can increase a climber's efficiency across ability... Read more...
Gym Series - Bouldering Power Hour
Climber bouldering in the gym
Only have an hour? Maximize a lunch break, or shorter training session with these bouldering drills... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing for Power
Climber bouldering in the gym
Skip the weight room, learn to use the strength you already have and become a more powerful climber... Read more...
Paige Claassen - On Fear After Injury
Paige Claassen bouldering
La Sportiva climbing athlete Paige Claassen shares on how to mentally train through fear post injury. Read more...
Projecting South Africa's Hardest Sport Climb
Paige Claassen sport climbing in South Africa
All outside factors played out in my favor. I showed up fit and psyched, but no dice. What happened? Read more...