/r/climbergirls
A sub for women and non-binary climbers and their allies
A place for the women+ climbing community!
Find inspiration, share advice, and motivate each other.
While we are womxn-centric, we welcome all genders, ages, orientations, what have you. Feel free to post and use this space however you see fit, as long as you maintain a healthy civil environment!
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hello! i (28F) started climbing 5 months ago. I climb 1-2x/week indoors, only top rope. I now have pretty regular pain in my right wrist. My wrist does not hurt when I climb, only when I put weight onto my wrist (for example, doing a push up or downward dog in yoga). Pain is located only in the back of my wrist.
A friend suggested it could be from an imbalance of muscle use/muscle growth in my forearms. Like the grip muscles in my hand are growing or being used way more than the muscles that would be used to flex my fingers back (like to wave or hold a tray). Aka the imbalance is causing a pinch at the top of my wrist joint.
I'm not sure if this pain is from climbing, but it's the only factor that's really changed & the pain does seem to be chronic. I can't remember injuring it & it seems to slowly get worse.
Has anyone experienced this? Any advice? I definitely stretch & warm up my wrists. ibuprofen does help. I was ignoring it at first hoping it would go away as i get stronger, but it's only getting worse. thank you for any tips!
What's your favorite harness <24"?
I've tried a few, and the only harness that fits me properly is the Black Diamond Solution in XXS (23-26"). Having a hard time finding any options from other brands.
There are many meaningless threads on Mountainproject and people entertain them.
Today, some lady asked a genuine question. A dude made some totally unrelated reference and shut her question down as a "useless thread" (link to his comment) and there were other condescending comments there as well.
That reminded me another recent event. A lady warned people about a gear thief in their area because she explicitly told a guy free soloing that a piece of gear below on the pitch should be hers (for her follower to clean) and the guy went ahead and took it anyway while down climbing. After the guy responded claiming it was just miscommunication, the OP was bashed very harshly. The original thread was deleted, but someone started a new one basically hailing that guy as a hero.
In both incidents, I felt that the OPs were treated the way they were was because of some deep-rooted misogyny in some men. Unfortunately, it is not just one or two men like that. Am I being too sensitive feeling this way?
Looking for some input because i’m getting decision fatigue and overwhelmed by the options and variables here. I get overwhelmed by shoe shopping as it is - let alone niche shoes with utility/ for sport! I’m looking for my first pair of climbing shoes. I am a very beginner (and very not good at this right now). I will be using them for bouldering at a gym. I have flat wide feet. My second toe is longer than my big toe which makes me very confused about what size to get. Plus I have flat feet so recently found some mens running shoes are better fitting for me. I wish i could just boulder barefoot. 😩
Sizing reference: I’m a 10 in tevas and doc martens. A 10.5 in converse and my hiking boots. An 11 in hokas and on.
Any advice on the shoe to get? I’m also hoping to buy something reasonably priced (budget of at max ~100). Thanks in advance!
Super proud to have broken through my little V7 plateau!
American Dream - V8 LCC, SLC, UT
Back in June I fell off a wall while bouldering, landed wrong and damaged my ankle. Immediately after it healed I went abroad for 3 months and had no opportunities to continue bouldering. I want to get back into bouldering but am struggling to get past a mental block and fear of another injury, does anyone have any experience or advice?
I have tried this route a few times and can’t quite find the sweet spot to finish it. Thoughts?
My gym is very cold in the climbing area in the winter months, and the holds are cold to the touch. I find that this hurts my skin and makes me feel more sensitive in my hands and it’s painful to climb. Is it damaging my skin more or is it just the sensation I get from it? I felt cold throughout the whole session even after climbing loads.
Hello all! Does anyone have any tips for lead fear specifically outdoors? Indoors I have absolutely no issues with taking big whips and trying hard moves/routes, but outdoors I'm terrified. I'm afraid to even try some routes that are within my grade range bc I'm scared there will be moves that are too reachy for me as a short woman with a negative ape index. I feel like a burden if I bail on a route and someone else has to clean it for me, so I don't even try. Any tips?
Hi all, I’m really new to bouldering (indoor) and would just like some advice on good bags and chalk to purchase because I have no idea what I’m really looking for. UK based so would appreciate something I can order here.
For anyone who was disappointed/horrified by the most recent episode of The Nugget climbing podcast - specifically the multi hour shitshow that was a weird unnecessary upsetting political rant - Kyra Condie & Allison Vest addressed it in their Circle Up podcast this morning.
They called out the episode (not by name) for the misinformation it peddled, especially about women’s issues. They also encouraged US-based listeners to vote. I love Circle Up and would recommend it to anyone out there! Super wholesome, informative, thoughtful, and just overall inspirational.
^(This thread idea is in beta testing so hold tight while we test it out and see how it does.)
You can use this for finding a climbing partner, sharing your business (as long as it is climbing or tangentially related), and to show off those #gainz. There is also r/ClimbingPartners
I'm looking for a training plan for 12-15 ages ( girls )
Hello, I really want to try climbing outside and if somebody here has experience with both outdoor bouldering and climbing, I would really appreciate if you could share your opinion on their differences. Which has an easier way of insuring safety? Maybe one is much easier to find than another? Learning to lead is not a problem, I'm thinking more in terms of gear.
hi!!! so i’ve been climbing at my university’s indoor rock wall regularly for a solid two months now, and i decided it might be good for me to sign up to learn how to lead climb. i know the requirements on the form said that i need to be able to climb a 5.9 (which i have done multiple times), and i may need to be able to climb three laps on one section of the wall without breaking (rainbow permitted). the clinic is in about a month, so i think i’ll have a decent amount of time to train, and i was wondering if anyone had any tips to up my endurance (as i was told that’s the main thing i’ll need). lowkey kinda freaked out by the fact that i’ll actually be attempting to lead climb but honestly it’s probably better that i know how to do it and one way for me to not feel scared anymore is to just do it! looking forward to it 😆
Hi! Looking for climbing friends in Columbus. I have seen on this thread that I'm not the only one looking for this, apparently its a common issue! Is anyone in Columbus that is looking for a gym-climbing buddy?
Been climbing for a few years now and super stoked to see the muscle development. I also lift weights 3x a week but have never seen as much upper body gains until recently 🥹
I've had the Scarpa Crux for a few years and they're not the most comfortable shoes. There's not a lot arch support and the insole just feels hard. My feet cramp after a short hike and I have to take a break before jamming them into my climbing shoes. I tried inserting a different insole, but didn't like how it fit.
Any recommendations for comfortable approach shoes?
I'm looking to buy a gym bag for indoor top rope/bouldering. I'm currently moving my stuff back and forth between my old school bag and something dedicated to climbing. I don't need to fit much (harness, chalk bag, shoes, grigri, etc.) and want something in a backpack/sling bag rather than a duffel. I would love it if I could multipurpose and use it for easy day hikes.
Bonus points if it's from Patagonia (my work gives me a discount lol)
Thanks!
HELP!! It has been an absolute struggle for me to get out of the purgatory that is v5 climbs. v4s are beginning to feel extremely easy, but almost every v5-v6 I do feels impossible. Has anyone else struggled with this? What are your training tips for girls? It's been hard to take advice from my male friends because they are all far taller and more muscular than me.
I (26f) want to go to a climbing gym to top rope but I can’t get over my nerves of how to make friends. I don’t want to come off too strong or weird. Has anyone ever approached you in a gym that you ended up becoming friends with? How did they do it? Or if you were in a gym, what would be the best way to approach you?
I live on the UWS and currently boulder at the Manhattan Vital locations. I want to start top-roping and maybe eventually lead climbing. Does anyone have any recommendations for gyms close to Manhattan? I'm happy to take the train to Queens or Brooklyn and I also have access to a car so I can drive to NJ