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Four World-Class Summer Bouldering Escapes

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Flashed Named Official Padding Partner of USA Climbing

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Save Oak Flat: Where Climbing and Cultural Survival Collide

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Inside Flashed Climbing’s Latest Gym Padding Builds

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Joe’s Valley Chipping Incident

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Boulderer’s Field Guide to Squamish

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Tape for Climbing: Why We Do It and How to Do It Right

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How To Use Climbing Chalk

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UBC Poster Release – Chalk Research Initiative

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UBC Chalk Research Paper Release

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Announcing the Artist Crash Pad Collab Project

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Chalk Research Project UBC & Flashed

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A Beginner’s Guide to Bouldering: Tips and Techniques

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Maximizing Safety in Climbing: The Importance of Spotting

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Climbing Liquid Chalk: A Game-Changer for Grip and Performance

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Stronger on the Other Side: Recovering from Shoulder Surgery

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Strategies for Success on Projects

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Drifter Crash Pad 2019 – The Hinge Refined

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Beta Special: The Heel Hook

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Advice and Tips on Developing Climbs

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Climbing Destination Beta: Hueco Tanks State Park

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Moonboard 101

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Route Renaming in Northern Arizona

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Squamish During a Pandemic

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New Chalk Bucket – Chalk Me Up Before You GoGo

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Beta Special: The Kneebar

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Why Do Climbers Brush Holds on Boulders? An In-Depth Guide

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Is Being Short a Disadvantage in Bouldering?

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Introducing New Mg²+ Seawater Chalk Products

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How to Fall While Bouldering: A Skill Every Climber Should Practice

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Why You Should Wait Before Climbing Wet Sandstone

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The History of Bouldering Crash Pads

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The Ultimate Guide to Bouldering in Bishop, California

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Climbing Chalk: The Evolution of Climbing’s Essential Tool

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Introducing Mg2+: Innovative Seawater Climbing Chalk

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Pregnancy & Climbing Q&A with Vikki Weldon

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Climbing Gym Floor Installer of the Year

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Cruxing In Color X Flashed Climbing Crash Pad Collaboration

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On the Road with Katy Brayman

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The Newest Big Pad; Introducing The Big Squishy

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Climbing Destination Beta: Rocklands

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When a Knee Explodes: Recovering from a Climbing Injury

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Beta Special: The Dyno

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Routesetting with Jackie Hueftle

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Climbing Gym Padding- Flexibility and Customization

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Becoming A Ninja For A Day

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Trip Report: The Kern Canyon

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