Climbing shoes differ from conventional trainers in a lot of ways. You may think it’s fine to use your run-of-the-mill sneakers for rock climbing, but once you really get into the sport, you’ll see what a difference climbing shoes can make. After all, climbing can be a very demanding sport, especially since it requires you …
Most people who go rock climbing do not need specialized shoes, though if you’re looking to take your climbing to the next level, investing in a good pair of rock climbing shoes is a must. A climbing shoe provides a tighter fit than most other shoes, which gives you more control over your footwork and helps you stick to …
Rock climbing is a great workout that can provide an intense full-body workout. It can also be a fun hobby that provides a sense of adventure. If you don’t live near a climbing gym, or if you’re looking for a way to save money, you can still get a great climbing workout at home. Start Training …
Why is grip strength important for rock climbers? The grip is important for rock climbers because it allows them to hold onto the rocks with more force. This is important because the more force a climber can apply to the rocks, the less likely they will fall. The strength of your grip can be improved …
Quickdraws basically hold the sport climber’s life when climbing high altitude areas. If you’re a beginner, understanding how the quickdraws work and how can it keep you safe during climbing is essential. A quickdraw consists of 2 carabiners that are tied together with a textile sling commonly called a “dog bone.” It is the tool …
Carabiners are a staple tool for any rope-intensive activities. The best example of these activities are climbing, rope rescue, caving, hot air ballooning, sailing, and any job that requires a person to work in high-altitude areas. Most carabiners are made of both aluminum and steel. Climbing carabiner or sport those used in sports are usually …
Climbing harnesses are used by sport climbing hobbyists when they are doing extreme sports, and by laborers who are required to wear harnesses for climbing high places as part of their work to guarantee their safety. Next to safety, comfort is the next priority of the climbers when choosing the right climbing harness. There are …
When you first start out rock climbing your focus will be on learning all the techniques so that you can climb safely, as well as how to use all of the key kit and equipment, but as you start to get the hang of it, you will be looking at how to become a better …
Bouldering is a great form of rock climbing and getting better bouldering skills can really feed into all other aspects of climbing, improving your techniques and confidence overall so it pays to work on your bouldering as a starting point. Bouldering is great for increasing your strength, focus, confidence, and creativity while out on a …
As with any other sport, it’s important to wear the right clothing when you are going rock climbing, but most importantly, it can affect your safety while you climb so you need to make sure you have the appropriate outfit and shoes. Whether you are climbing indoors, or outdoors, safety is paramount, and loose or …
There are many ways to get into rock climbing, whether you want to use an indoor climbing wall for a form of regular exercise, or whether you intend to join a climbing group and go exploring out in the wild. Rock climbing is growing in popularity both as a form of exercise and as a …
Once you are an experienced climber who is confident using traditional climbing equipment you can move on to lead climbing which gives you much more freedom and challenges as you can find a new way to climb for yourself. You need to be able to clip quickdraws, be able to build and clean your own anchors and be …
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that takes place without any harnesses or ropes, in which the climber makes their way up rock formations, or fake rock walls, which are around six meters high and require very little equipment. Bouldering is a test of climbing skills with most climbers only requiring chalk for their …
If you want to get started in rock climbing it might feel a little intimidating with all the equipment and safety issues to consider, but it doesn’t need to be like that. There are many different elements to rock climbing and lots of ways to get started safely. The easiest way to start rock climbing is by …
There are many types of rock climbing out there and free climbing allows the climber to move by using their own strength and physical ability. They make progress without any equipment, relying on handholds and footholds only. Free climbing is not completely equipment-free though, participants are allowed to use rope and other protective gear to help …