To some, climbing a mountain is less about the destination and more about the journey it takes to get there. A feeling of accomplishment can be achieved without reaching the top of a mountain, but for those focused on reaching the summit, there are two main methods: free climbing and aid climbing. In this article, … Read more
Sports and other physical activities are the key to a healthy body, as well as reaching one’s fitness goals. Doing physical activities has a lot of benefits. These include improved sleep quality, better mental health, increased level of confidence and strength, a stronger heart. Doing sports can trigger chemicals in the brain to make you … Read more
Rock climbing exercise works different muscles in your body. The activity requires power to perform explosive movements, balance crossing and moving up rock faces, strength for sustaining a climber during long climbs, and a strong core for helping the climber climb better and more effectively. Rock climbing does the body a lot of good as … Read more
People have different hobbies, including cooking, baking, playing instruments, exercising, painting, singing, traveling, and writing, among others. If you are a rock climber or wish to start participating in rock climbing, you may wonder whether this activity is a hobby. Yes, rock climbing is a hobby. Rock climbing has become a very popular hobby globally … Read more
Climbing is a popular sport that involves ascending or descending a rock face. Carabiners are often used for this activity, and safety carabiners are especially important because they can hold a lot of weight. However, safety carabiners are not always safe for climbing. Some climbers use outdated or unsafe carabiners, which can result in injury … Read more
Rock climbing and mountain climbing are two terms that we use interchangeably when it comes to outdoor adventures. On the surface, both may seem to convey the same meaning but if you dig deeper, there is a wide difference between the two! Their Main Distinction Let us examine each term individually so you will get … Read more
Rock climbing has been one of the most favorite activities of all time. Aside from reaping the physical benefits of the activity, enthusiasts get to be rewarded by the thrilling adventure itself. If you’re planning to do rock climbing, you might be asking yourself: can I do it? Is this something I can learn quickly? … Read more
Before learning how to climb, you should familiarize yourself first with the types of rock climbing. This way, you can choose which rock climbing styles suit your strength and preference. Each style involves different disciplines and techniques and done in different climbing routes. Different Kinds of Rock Climbing Here’s a peek at the different types of … Read more
Rock climbing indoors doesn’t require you to pack a lot of sport climbing gear. You can even opt to rent the shoes and harness you’d use in the climb. It is entirely different when you are climbing outdoors. You have to prepare a rock climbing gear checklist suited for the route you’d be taking. The … Read more
There are at least three areas looked into when pertaining to the history of rock climbing. They include the Dolomites in Italy, the north of England – Lake District and Peak District, and Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony. The activity evolved through time. From being a necessity in the alpines, it was later on developed … Read more