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
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 reach great heights to the great outdoors, realize that climbing outdoors is a very different experience than climbing indoors.… read more
Rock climbing clubs are a great way to make new friends and find climbing partners. Clubs provide the opportunity to learn and share your knowledge about climbing. Through a rock climbing club, you can learn about new climbing areas and routes that are difficult to find on the map. Utah has ample rock climbing opportunities and joining a club will help you d… read more
Top roping is usually the safest method of climbing, requiring the least technical knowledge to set up and carry out. Most beginner climbers start out top roping, then later learn how to rig a top rope setup, and finally move on to more complicated and technical aspects of climbing like lead climbing. There's actually quite a bit to the supposedly "basic" ar… read more
Today's dynamic rock-climbing ropes are designed to withstand more stress than a falling rock climber can actually generate. Despite this fact, selecting the right climbing rope for your rock-climbing adventures can still be the difference between life and death. Even in less dire circumstances, having the wrong rope for the route can turn a perfectly good c… read more
Rock climbing is a sport that Americans are embracing to such an extent that gyms dedicated to the hobby are opening their doors around the nation. This hobby is a mix between extreme sport and afternoon fun, making it perfect for the… read more
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 shoul… read more
The climbing rope is the lifeline of the rock climbing partnership. It's what connects the climber with her belayer, and it's what keeps a person from hitting the ground if she falls. Without it, a climber is free soloing, which is not… read more
Climbing harnesses enable a person to climb on rock or ice or traverse glacial terrain in a safe manner. If you are using a climbing harness for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of, including the most important and ba… read more
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
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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