Training Games

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Training Games

One of the best ways to improve at climbing is to engage in various games—because, hey, it means you’re having fun while training! Here are a few games that you can play to make climbing training not feel like training.

Golf

Number of Players: 2+

Setup: Pick six or more marked boulder problems or routes that are well within the players’ ability levels; it helps to play against people who are of similar height and skill level. Each problem or route represents a “hole” on the hypothetical golf course.

Gameplay: Players take turns trying to do each route or problem with as few holds as poss...

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