Top rope climbing can be a relatively safe introduction to the world of rock climbing, allowing you a taste of the adventure and excitement that draws so many to climbing. Properly building a top rope anchor is the key to a safe introduction to climbing. It is important to remember that not only your safety but the safety of those climbing with you depends… read more
Top ropes can easily be set on outdoor sport routes to allow other climbers to ascend the route without having to clip in. Top roping an outdoor route is particularly useful when you are climbing with younger or beginning-level climbers, or with a large group. Always practice and make sure that you are comfortable with the procedures before attempting to set… read more
After you set a top rope on a sport route and allow everyone to climb, you will need to clean the route. Cleaning a route refers to removing all gear used to set the top rope. Cleaning a route is much more involved than setting the top rope, and proper technique must be employed to ensure safety. Always practice on the ground and make sure you are comfortabl… read more
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 high off the ground on some good quality traditional routes. For the more novice climber who typically spends most of her ti… 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
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
Packing your rock-climbing gear should not only be an exciting routine but one that involves proper care and placement of the items. Ultimately every climber develops his own system of packing gear, but there are several things you can… read more
Developing safe ice climbing skills can help you to reach the summits of alpine peaks that would otherwise be untouchable. Learning proper ice climbing skills can also take you to the realm of waterfall and mixed climbing. No matter wh… 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
For a safe and secure knot - and trust us, you want a safe and secure knot - follow these steps. 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
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
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
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Rope climbing is one of the most physically challenging activities you can do, incorporating your arms, legs and core muscles. It is also an excellent workout in preparation for rock or boulder climbing, where you will use many of the… read more
Many people have returned to the effective simplicity of the rope climb for their workouts. Rope climbing has the advantage of working multiple muscle groups at once. Plus, it is a demanding exercise that rewards effort. Getting into r… read more
For many, the idea of roughing it while camping means something more than pitching a name brand, premade tent bought at the local sporting goods, or cuddling next to the fire on a huge bear fur rug sprawled out on the floor of a log ca… read more
Whether it be for improving a campsite, the slope leading down to a riverbank or a backyard treehouse, rope ladders are imminently useful. A working ladder can be made with little more than a knife, some rope and some scrap timber. The… read more
Double fishing knots get used in various situations including rock climbing, boating and its namesake, fishing. The goal of this knot results in tying two knots that slide together when tightened securely to make a longer length of rop… 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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