Rock climbing can be intimidating at first, especially when you are a beginner without a clue about the rock climbing basics. Before daring to try the sport, whether indoor or outdoor, you have to equip yourself not only with proper clothing and rock climbing gear but a lot of knowledge about what you’d be getting … Read more
According to the American Alpine Club Statistic Tables for North America, the last 55 years have seen about 30 deaths year of climbers (on average) – and many of those deaths can be directly attributed to an inability or an unawareness of how to tie rock climbing knots correctly and when to use one knot … Read more
The adrenaline that comes with physical activity cannot be compared to anything else, and this goes doubly for those that enjoy rock climbing. The higher you go, the bigger the rush! Both are fitness regimens that have gained a lot of popularity in the last decade or so, and that means that more people are … Read more
We love to talk about the most fearsome mountains, the deadliest, the most dangerous, the “death zone,” the risks, which one gives us the least chance of standing on top instead of destroying us. Accidents can occur even at relatively benign roadside crags. Still, there are certain mountains that command respect from even the most … Read more