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Free Fall Drop at the Utah Olympic Park

Free Fall Drop at the Utah Olympic Park

Head Rush Technologies works to advance the climbing, zip line, and adventure industries through solutions-oriented design and engineering. Each of Head Rush's adventure products are designed to create the best user experience possible while also improving business operations through higher ...
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Expert Advice for Rock Climbing Endurance Training

Expert Advice for Rock Climbing Endurance Training

Chris Wall is a highly recognized trainer and coach who works at the Boulder Rock Club as head trainer and coaching director. He has been sharing his experience with climbers of all abilities for over 20 years. Chris earned a master's degree is exercise physiology and is a NSCA Certified Strength ...
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Tips for Taking a Beginner Rock Climbing (AKA Getting Your Friends Hooked on Climbing)

Tips for Taking a Beginner Rock Climbing (AKA Getting Your Friends Hooked on Climbing)

It's fun to share your favorite activities with friends and family, and as climbers, we want to introduce everyone in our life to the vertical playground. Climbing is a lifelong sport that welcomes people of all abilities, but that doesn't mean it's easy to do or easy to get started. You want to ...
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How Does an Eddy Current Brake Work? TRUTUBE Video Demonstration

Ascending up a 30-foot wall or hanging on the edge of a 100-foot cliff, rock climbing is our way of defying gravity and experiencing a challenge beyond the ordinary day to day. Climbing is an exhilarating and difficult sport that of course comes with some complex equipment and intricate techniques ...
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Climbing Questions Answered: What is Belaying Anyway?

Climbing Questions Answered: What is Belaying Anyway?

Ascending up a 30 foot wall or hanging on the edge of a 100 foot cliff, rock climbing is our way of defying gravity and experiencing a challenge beyond the ordinary day to day. Climbing is an exhilarating and difficult sport that of course comes with some complex equipment and intricate techniques ...
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Best of 2016: Our Top Posts

Best of 2016: Our Top Posts

The year 2016 was another record-breaker for Head Rush Technologies! We continue to grow as a company, increase the number of partner distributors across the globe, and improve the experiences of adventurers who #climbzipjump. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of helping Head Rush grow. We ...
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Best of 2016: Rock Climbing Gym Ideas

Best of 2016: Rock Climbing Gym Ideas

Gyms are coming up with creative ways to engage their members in the gym and on social media. We've collected a few of our favorite rock climbing gym ideas from across the world to share with you. Take these ideas, add your own flavor, build off them and maybe we'll see you on this list for ...
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UPDATE: New Director of Engineering Joins Head Rush Team

UPDATE: New Director of Engineering Joins Head Rush Team

Head Rush Technologies, manufacturer of innovative adventure devices, today announced the hiring of Rich Reynolds as Director of Engineering. Rich had spent the previous 15 years with MSA - The Safety Company, where he was awarded a number of patents in the area of life safety and held a number of ...
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Winter is Coming! How to Stay Psyched on Climbing

Winter is Coming! How to Stay Psyched on Climbing

The winter chill is settling in and fewer days are warm enough to climb or recreate outside. As we spend more time pulling plastic, you're probably wondering how to stay focused and psyched on climbing. We have a few ideas to mix up your climbing routine and to keep your psych tank topped off. ...
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Ten Outdoor Gifts for the Holiday Season

Ten Outdoor Gifts for the Holiday Season

This gift giving season, take the opportunity to give a gift that will get your family outdoors and spending time together. You'll extend the holiday feelings when you go play outside and make memories instead of just tinkering on your new toys. We've put together a list of gift ideas for all ...
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