A clear & concise approach to training for climbing periodization

There are many ways to approach training for climbing. Each one works (for about 6 weeks). However if you are looking for long-term, consistent gains, you need a plan of action that matches that goal.

Systematic, structured climbing that oscillates with the seasons is the best plan I have found.

Bouldering near Potomac Overlook parking at Sugarloaf Mountain, MD

Selected problems near Potomac Overlook parking at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland

It is a pleasant area with ~8 problems (all moderates). The guide is coming soon but don’t wait for it. Enjoy now!

Parking
Potomac Overlook parking on Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland

Approach
Walk ~500ft through the woods shadowing the road in the direction of car travel.

Boulders
N 36 15.562
W 77 23.696

Summer training video jam

   This video should be on loop at every training facility.

Another classic from Great Falls National Park, MD

This is one of my favorite problems in The Park.

You can find it here:
N 38 58.929
W 77 14.420

More Sugarloaf Mountain, MD bouldering

Checkout the guide to High Ridge Park, MD

It is over at MD Guides.

I have enjoyed climbing there:





I hope many others enjoy the climbing there, too!

Sugarloaf Mountain, MD bouldering

I have been busy killin' lichen, takin' photos, and drawin' topos.

Guide coming soon ...