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THE KEEPERS OF THE CRUX

The Keepers of the Crux: An Account of Their Origin and Deeds, as Told in the Chronicles of Substation
In the waning years of the Age of Stone, when the great walls of the world still stood untested by the hands of mortals...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 84 min read
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Pull Up on the Sloper
You know what’s holding you back? It’s your mindset.
Stephane Rodriguez
Jan 263 min read
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Science-Based New Year Resolutions for Serious Climbers
The Keeper realizes he's stuck on a seemingly permanent V3 plateau and must execute some changes to its climbing routine.
Stephane Rodriguez
Jan 23 min read
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Breaking the V4 Plateau: A Boulderer’s Epic Journey
So, you’ve been stuck on V4 for what feels like an eternity...
Stephane Rodriguez
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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How to Start a Bouldering Community (Without Actually Becoming a Cult Leader)
Creating a bouldering community is like starting a rock band: you need the right mix of passion, skill, and a pinch of craziness.
Stephane Rodriguez
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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Unleashing the Power of Unconventional Fuel: The Zen of Climbing Nutrition Revealed!
If you've ever wondered about the impact of nutrition on your climbing performance, you're in for a treat.
Stephane Rodriguez
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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The Odyssey of Finding the Perfect Climbing Shoes
It’s a rainy Saturday, and the wall is calling. You’re ready to conquer that rock face, to defy gravity, to channel your inner mountain...
Stephane Rodriguez
May 29, 20243 min read
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The Way of the Wall: Bouldering on the Path of Bushido
In the serene world of bouldering, where climbers channel their inner monkeys and defy gravity one crimp at a time, there exists a sacred...
Stephane Rodriguez
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Roof Climbing: The Keepers Guide to Survive Steep Overhangs
From afar, Substation Brixton, the Keepers’ keep, feels like any other climbing gym. The place is clean and yet, it smells of toe jam...
Stephane Rodriguez
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Best Climbing Books: A Literary Ascent to Conquer Mount TBR (To Be Read).
a climber reading a book
Stephane Rodriguez
Mar 20, 202410 min read
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Bouldering: The Sport Where Your Brain Takes a Tumble
Welcome to the world of bouldering, where the physical challenge is just the tip of the iceberg. If you've ever watched climbers scaling...
Stephane Rodriguez
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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The Art of Making Bouldering Friends
So, you've found yourself dangling from a bad hold like a confused mountain goat and realized that bouldering is best enjoyed with...
Stephane Rodriguez
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Unbreakable Bonds: Climbing with Friends at Keepers of the Crux
In the realm of climbing, a profound alchemy occurs – the forging of friendships as strong as the crags they ascend. Beyond the physical...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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The Comedic Chronicles of Climbing Injuries
Welcome, fellow adventurers, to the sideshow of scrapes, bumps, and bruised egos – the whimsical world of climbing injuries! If you've...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Embracing Gravity: The Art of Letting Go in Climbing
In the daring and chalky world of bouldering, there comes a time when you must confront a profound truth – the art of letting go. Now,...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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A Quest for the Meaning of Life in the World of Bouldering
In the grand tapestry of existence, where philosophers ponder and poets wax lyrical about the meaning of life, there exists a peculiar...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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Welcome to the Light: A Bouldering Poem
big boulder
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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Bouldering After 50: Because Climbing Isn't Just for Kids with Boundless Energy
So, you've gracefully crossed the half-century mark, and the idea of scaling rocks seems about as sensible as challenging a grizzly bear...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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The Path to Mastery or the Art of Accidentally Becoming a Climbing Guru
In the mystical realm of personal development and self-improvement literature, where motivational quotes flow like a never-ending stream...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Bouldering: The Sport That Rocks (Literally)
Move over, traditional sports! There's a new kid on the block, and it comes with more chalk than a mathlete's blackboard and more crash...
Stephane Rodriguez
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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