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Lynn Hill’s Tips: Traversing Techniques

Lynn Hill  /  March 7, 2008  /  3 Min Read  /  Climbing

The weather was so beautiful the other day that I decided to visit one of my favorite local traverses up on Flagstaff (Boulder, CO) called the Monkey Traverse. On this long, overhanging band of rock, I choreographed my own variation that I call Lynnie’s Low Down since it eliminates all the good holds on the upper traverse. Though some people might call this contrivance a “butt dragger” it has always been a good fitness barometer and a great way to toughen my skin!

I asked my friend to take some pictures of a few traversing and resting techniques. Since this traverse is so long with no decent rests before the final crux moves, I try to find the most efficient way to rest whenever possible.

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The knee knocker rest is a simple example of a technique that I call bracing. There are many ways to gain leverage and stability by pressing or bracing one body part against another. In this case, I was able to find opposing foot holds in just the right location to help stabilize my lower body and get a more efficient rest.

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Often times traversing across a face requires taking ballet like steps. If the distance between holds is relatively far, as it is in this case, turning sideways and back stepping allows for maximum reaching distance.

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Once I reach what I call the target hold (my left hand hold), I step through with my right foot in just the right location to set-up for the next move.

Hopefully I will be able to post more images of my work-in-progress over the next several months. I am currently in the process of putting together a climbing technique video, which I hope will help illustrate the physics of climbing in all its different dimensions. Using arrows and graphics, I will indicate proper body alignment throughout each movement on everything from slabs, to vertical faces, to the three-dimensional realm of overhanging faces. In any case, it should be fun to climb in a variety of beautiful places this year to get video footage for this project.

All photos courtesy of Lynn Hill

Lynn’s Tips & Training Series

How I Train Pt. 1 – Mental Endurance
How I Train Pt. 2 – Physical Elements of Endurance
Breathing and Energy Flow
Muscular Balance
Setting Realistic Goals
Motivation
Traversing Techniques
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