Bouldering is an indoor training sport that is gaining in popularity. It is usually done as a way of practicing moves and building stamina for other climbing sports, such as rock climbing. One has to be somewhat fit to even consider the sport, but even newbies can practice to perfection, thus making the sport all the more enticing. The bouldering wall can be… read more
Rather than going through the same routine every time you visit the climbing gym, mix up your training with some bouldering games. These games can be played with two or more people and will allow you to challenge yourself and your climbing partners to train in key areas and improve endurance. read more
Climbing shoes are an integral part of the sport of rock climbing. Much like running shoes help the runner perform better, climbing shoes help the climber perform with more precision. Equipped with "sticky rubber" that helps your feet adhere better to the rock, these ballet-slipper-like shoes make standing on small holds far easier than your standard tennis… read more
Climbing shoes are special shoes that rock climbers use to scale cliffs and boulders. These shoes fit like a glove, making it possible to feel the tiniest pebble or seam. The shoes are made out of "sticky rubber," a special high-friction rubber that allows the shoes to stick on sheer cliff faces and slick slabs. Climbers call this ability to stick like glue… read more
Climbing boulders, or "bouldering", is an activity that allows people to try rock climbing without having to commit to learning how to use ropes, climbing harnesses, carabiners, and other related rock climbing safety equipment. However, bouldering does require a decent level of physical fitness and advance preparation on the part of the climber to ensure the… read more
Whether you've mastered all the walls and boulders at your indoor rock climbing gym or you've just begun to learn how to handle the ropes, climbing quickly becomes a sort of addiction. For those who want to transition their need to rea… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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