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List of Gear for Mountain Climbing

Few things seem more freeing than scaling a great mountain face. It is you against nature--simple concept, serene environment. Well, this very zen feeling can be accomplished only with a surprisingly large arsenal of mountain climbing gear. Before any climber can set out on a wild adventure, this list of gear for mountain climbing must be fulfilled. read more
Climbing Calls and Terminology

A key skill all rock climbers need to have in their repertoire is a solid understanding of climbing commands (calls and terminology). These commands are a standard form of communication that ensure the safety of the climber. They should be spoken clearly and loudly (sometimes shouted), and they should be used as is rather than couched in a sentence. When you… read more
Uses of Crampons

Over the past few decades, changes in outdoor equipment have made it possible to travel safely to countless destinations. The summits of peaks like Mount Rainier and Mount Whitney were once reached by only a few climbers. Today, hundreds of people reach the summits of these mountains every year. Without the evolution of climbing gear like crampons and ice ax… read more
Children's Climbing Games

Rock climbing is a popular sport and activity for people of all ages, including young children. Climbing games can help children maintain their excitement and enthusiasm about climbing. A variety of climbing games are available for children of all ages, which can be played alone or with any number of other climbers. When playing climbing games, choose short… read more
Why Must Climbers Wear Oxygen Masks at High Elevations?

Watch videos of Mt. Everest ascents and you will notice that climbers wear oxygen masks on the push to the summit. Oxygen not only makes a climb physically easier, it also can serve as a life-saving piece of gear. read more

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Children's Climbing Harnesses

Outfitting your child with an appropriate, well-fitting harness is essential for safe climbing, both outdoors and in a climbing gym. Children's harnesses are specially tailored for small frames and offer added safety features. The age… read more
Rock Wall Climbing Tips

Indoor rock climbing gyms offer climbers excellent opportunities for honing your climbing techniques. Route setters set routes (designated holds that you must follow as you climb up the wall) and mark them with different colors of tape… read more
How to Set Bolts for a Sports Climb

Setting bolts is a good way to hone your skills as a lead climber and challenge others to follow in your chalked-up footprints. Sport climbing is becoming a very popular style of rock climbing because the ease of clipping solid bolts e… read more
The Best Climbing Harness

Climbing harnesses are an investment in personal safety. When shopping for a new harness key points to consider are adjustability in the waist and legs, padding in pressure point areas, and its weight. Try on several designs, and talk… read more
The Best Climbing Rope

Climbing ropes are available in a variety of configurations, depending on the activity they will be used for. For instance, climbers doing glacier climbs and high-altitude mountaineering will likely prefer a single half rope, since the… read more
Information on Rock Climbing Shoes

For a rock climber, rock climbing shoes are the one piece of gear essential to perform at the very best. Unlike hiking boots and running shoes, rock climbing shoes have several unique features that make them ideal for ascending rock. read more
Best Top Rope Rock Climbing in the Southeast

For rock climbers, the "Southeast" refers to climbing areas in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia and North Carolina. These states are ripe with climbing areas for all sorts of climbers, from sport climbers to people who want to get… read more
Types of Rappelling

Rappelling is the act of using a device such as a figure 8 or ATC to safely and quickly slide down a rope. Rappelling is commonly associated with mountaineering and rock climbing, and is an essential skill for climbers to master. But i… read more
The History of Mountain Equipment Co-Op

Mountain Equipment Co-op is a Canadian company that sells mountaineering and outdoor equipment. It has locations in most major Canadian cities and is a mainstay of the Canadian climbing scene. The company has been in operation since 1… read more
Famous Granite Formations in Yosemite Valley

Every year, thousands of rock climbers and hikers visit the Yosemite Valley to challenge themselves on one of the area's massive granite formations. Inside the one-mile wide and seven-mile-long canyon, visitors find amazing views of gl… read more
About Avalanche Safety Equipment

Climbers and skiers traveling in avalanche terrain carry specialized rescue equipment that helps locate avalanche victims quickly. Each member of the party takes along three necessary items: a beacon, a probe and a shovel. Newer safety… read more
Tools Used in Rock Climbing

On the surface, rock climbing seems to be a fairly straightforward sport--you find a rock, then make your way to the top of it. As with any sport, however, there are wide variations on the initial concept, and with those variations com… read more
Information on Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina

North Carolina's Stone Mountain State Park provides miles of scenic trails for hikers and backpackers. Climbers also enjoy the park's soaring Stone Mountain, which stretches to over 2,300 feet high. read more
Tree Climbing Skills

Tree climbing can be a thrilling experience and nearly anyone can master the needed skills. The best way to go about it is to get out there and climb. A number of organizations offer public climbs and basic classes. You'll do best in t… read more
Climbing Guide for Red Rocks in Las Vegas

As you cling to a rock face hundreds of feet above the ground, the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas will seem thousands of miles away, not a mere 17 miles to the east. The world-renowned rock-climbing destination of Red Rock Canyon Nation… read more

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