Indoor climbing has developed to include more possibilities for the climber who wants extra training or to play on a rainy day, or for those who live in an area where there isn't much rock. Holds for indoor climbing are produced in just about any shape, texture and color so that an extremely diverse amount of routes can be set up inside. Indoor climbing hold… read more
A home bouldering wall is an economic and very functional way to develop climbing skills away from the gym. A simple, 8- to 10-foot high wall provides ample room for traversing, problem-solving and customizable strength training. You can build a simple bouldering wall outside or transform a room in your house or basement, using easy-to-find materials. read more
Climbing holds at your home gym can get caked with chalk, skin, blood and grime, which makes them slick and difficult to hold onto. Thus they should be cleaned regularly. read more
Improving your grip for rock climbing will help you to become a more confident, stronger and safer climber. Of course rock climbing is great training for ice and mixed climbing as well. There are several ways you can improve your grip strength. Many of these ways can be done easily when you aren't able to be on the rock itself. So go ahead, train at your des… read more
The crags outside are wet or frozen, and you're stuck at the gym ... again. Gym climbing is fine a couple of times a week, but when it gets to be the only place to climb, you can feel like a hamster on a wheel. Routes get really old really fast; so can the holds. If you're looking to set up a few jugs to mimic your outdoor problems or you want to set up yo… read more
Indoor climbing provides diverse training options in a controlled environment. Protected walls can be designed for specific training programs, skill levels and problem solving. At some point, however, many climbers tire of going to g… 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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