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Safety first! Before you learn to rappel you must fully understand and accept the risks involved. Hanging over the side of a cliff on a rope is an inherently dangerous undertaking. Done with care and preparation under the instruction of someone experienced in rappelling, however, this can be a rewarding adventure. Rappelling does require a certain level of… 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
Companies design climbing ropes with a rock climber's safety in mind. Modern climbing ropes consist of heat-treated strands of nylon yarn woven together. Each rope has an inner core protected by an outer sheath. 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
Rope is the most recognizable symbol of climbing and represents the trust climbing partners must have in one another. In the early days of climbing, ropes were mostly made of natural fibers. During World War II, nylon ropes were invent… read more
The first climbing ropes were made of natural fibers like sisal and manila, but today they are made of much stronger material. Nylon ropes were developed during World War II by DuPont scientist Wallace Carothers, enabling climbers to e… read more
Mountaineering is an excellent way to combine a love for the outdoors with a more technical skill set. Imagine the thrill of climbing mountain peaks thousands of feet above sea level and seeing the world from the top. Getting to the to… 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
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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