With few exceptions, mountain climbing gear can be separated into three categories: protective gear, essential gear and accessories. Protective gear keeps you safe while you are climbing the mountain. Its function is specifically to prevent injury from falling debris and sharp rock outcroppings. Essential gear is designed to get you up the mountain; as such… read more
Learning to set gear when climbing will open up a whole new world. You will find yourself climbing in some of the most beautiful settings on the planet. The traffic that traditional routes see is significantly less than the traffic that you will see at the foot of a popular sport climbing wall. Learning to organize your gear so that you can reach it quickly,… read more
Mountain climbing involves specialized gear to get you to the top. Proper use of the gear is paramount to safety and success. Adapting the least amount of gear to safely accommodate rock, snow and ice is the ideal. Practice these alpine skills and you are on your way to high and wild places. read more
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
Depending on the type of mountain climbing you do, you will probably need a great deal of gear and the knowledge of how to use it. If you are preparing to scale a large mountain face, a few pieces of equipment you will need are ropes, harnesses, shoes and carabiners. If your mountain climbing involves ice climbing, you will need special gear. read more
Rock climbing is a sport enjoyed by people around the world. This is a sport more reliant than most upon the quality and precision of its required equipment. One of the greatest improvements to the sport has been the development gear t… read more
If you want to start rock climbing your first step is to get some professional instruction. Going to a local indoor climbing company is a good start. There you will be taught basic climbing skills in a safe, controlled environment with… read more
Knowing what gear to purchase for rock climbing is no small task when you think of the life-saving qualities your gear should have. Your rock climbing gear is what will be between you and the rock and more importantly, you and the grou… read more
Beach cruiser bikes are in a different category from the majority of bicycles. While road bikes are engineered for speed on pavement and mountain bikes are geared to climb hills and to withstand high-speed descents, beach cruisers are… read more
International travel is an exciting opportunity to see the world, especially when it involves an adventure such as mountaineering or mountain biking. Most often, international travel will require a flight to reach your ending destinat… read more
Ice climbing is a great way to enjoy the winter season, but it also requires some very specific gear. There is plenty of climbing gear that you can re-purpose if you are already a rock climber, but this list is designed to give you the… read more
Rock climbing is inherently dangerous. With proper gear and training the risks can be sufficiently reduced to enjoy climbing on a regular basis without fear of injury. Different types and styles of rock climbing require different types… read more
When hunting, climbing or fishing, it is important to put safety first. A safety harness is the best way to protect your body against injury when climbing a tree, scaling a rock wall or reeling in a heavy fish. As with any sport or saf… 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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