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 gyms to access these walls, and some plan and build their own climbing walls. While most climbers simply set up a short bould… 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
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 easily outweighs the fear of placing uncertain gear. A surefire way to a successful and popular sport route is to have a good… 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
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 intro… read more
Ridiculous looking, uncomfortable, and completely impractical for daily wear, the climbing shoe sacrifices any semblance of aesthetic and comfort in favor of pure functionality on the rock. But regardless of all the cons of the climbin… 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
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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