A Look Back: April

Hot SendsRemember back in January's review when I said that I could not wait to see what happend in the rest of the year?  Well April outdid itself with amazing…

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CTC: Core Assessment and Tips

Below you will find six (6) questions to help assess the strengths and weaknesses of your core.  Remember that the core is not just the aesthetic 6-pack that most people…

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CTC: Climbing Skills Assessment Tips

Here we will re-examine each question from the Climbing Skills Assessment and give a tip for how to improve your score.  Keep in mind; these tips are only a general…

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A Look Back: February

Hot SendsABS 16 Open Finals:We got so wrapped up in the controversy of the new scoring system that we forgot to watch the show.  The controversy part was covered multiple…

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CTC: Climbing Skills Assessment

Below you will find eighteen questions regarding the different aspects of climbing.  Record the number value of each answer and then add them all together at the end to get…

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The Crank Training Cycle (CTC)

A BRIEF HISTORY It would seem an obvious assumption that people want to be good at what they enjoy.  For climbers, this can mean a variety of things; getting stronger,…

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Introduction

Welcome to The Crank Chronicles!  This is a new place where the members of Crank Climbing and the Crank Community will put forth ideas, suggestions, tips, reviews, and foster the…

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