Outdoor Discovery

05/10/2015

Outdoor Discovery has officially moved it's operations to the Colorado Front Range!

We hope to still offer one of the most comprehensive outdoor climbing programs in the region. A region rich with climbing history and incredible climbing venues just a short drive away.

For more information contact the Outdoor Discovery office or visit the website.

03/24/2015

Re-discover our local SoCal crag the Devils Punch Bowl. We finally took a weekend to check out this little known crag and it was pretty darn good. The attitude wall alone desrves a visit if you want to crank on some steep pumpy cobble. Check it out!

Description, photos, and comments for rock climbing at Devil's Punchbowl

03/19/2015

Endurance...Endurance...Endurance! Get after it!

Check out "Building a Better Climber" Part 2.

Welcome to the Rock and Ice year-long training plan. If you followed part one, outlined in No. 208, then you’ll be feeling fit and ready to move on to the next phase. You have laid down a base of general strength and fitness, and the next stage will move on to sport-specific endurance.

03/17/2015

Rock & Ice has published the "Build a Better Climber Series" and it contains a wealth of valuable information for those who wish to work hard to become better climbers.

Check it out! (Part 1)

Welcome to the Rock and Ice yearlong training plan. This seven-part series will present specific workouts based on the principles of periodization, a proven approach to training that results in peak performance. Each six-week segment will build upon the previous with the end result being a better, s…

03/17/2015

Check out your local outdoor climbing program for the best rock climbing programs south of the Mississippi!

Outdoor Discovery is a full service Outdoor Adventure Outfitter based in beautiful Orange County. We offer the most comprehensive Outdoor Adventure program in the Southern California region and aim to make each program or outing an amazing experience our participants will not soon forget.

03/12/2015

NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR OUTDOOR ROCK SKILLS? SIGN UP FOR AN OUTDOOR DISCOVERY COURSE OR OUTING. CONTACT THE OD OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

02/25/2015

Spring is on the way. Sign up for a Private Program in Big Bear, Apple Valley or Red Rocks Las Vegas!

02/17/2015

Intro to Rock Climbing at Joshua Tree National Park. What an amazing day.

02/13/2015

The Joshua Tree climbing season is in full swing. Sign up for the OD Traditional Anchor Clinic today!

02/13/2015

Scotland is known for its bold winter climbing, but no matter how many photos you see, they will never portray the fearsome climbing as well as this Weekend Whipper. This GoPro footage is from a climber attempting Head Hunter, a 60 meter (Scottish VI, 6) covered in a thin dusting of ice and snow. Wi…

02/09/2015

02/09/2015

First rule of crack climbing, or at least an important one. Don't lay it back if you don't have to. He learns the hard way.

Educate > Get Outside! Take an Outdoor Discovery Course or Outing.

Last weekend, two climbers were enjoying the classic five-pitch Nutcracker (5.8) in Yosemite Valley. On the third pitch, the leader placed a cam roughly 10 feet out and started liebacking his way up the granite splitter ... until he slipped. When the rope came taught on his single piece of pro, howe…