crash pad

Often, Rollinson would have to remind him to use a crash pad if he intended to try any diving, one-handed grabs on the practice field.

In a mostly quiet neighborhood of older homes and small apartment buildings, some residents have drawn their own no-go zones around what might sound like a crash pad for traveling backpackers: hostels.

Mauri moved into a cheap crash pad in Santa Monica, California, called Muscle House by the Sea.

She shared an apartment with another code breaker in a rowhouse at 1633 Q St. NW, which became a crash pad of sorts for members of the military and others without a place to sleep.

To dip into the adventure-travel energy here, stay at climbing-themed hostel the Crash Pad, where you can book a bouldering pad with your room reservation.