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While climbing was something I fell in love with some years ago, all my life, thereās something Iāve always lovedā¦ dogs. Growing up, we always had a dog. Our first dog, Peanuts, was my parentsā pet before I was even born. Later, we got another dog, a beautiful golden retriever, [ā¦]
Every climber is different. Sometimes, youāll be belaying someone about your weight. And other times, youāll be faced with someone who outweighs you hands down. I honestly never really thought about this when I was first starting out. I was belaying my partner, a friend of mine since childhood, who [ā¦]
Once you get into climbing, thereās a whole set of code to follow for safe belaying. Relax, Iāve got you covered with everything you need to know. Climbing brings with it a whole new set of rules that donāt apply in the regular world. Itās stuff that seems bizarre and [ā¦]
When I first got into climbing, I remember feeling like I was in a foreign country because of all the terms and lingo the more seasoned climbers would spout out. Getting into climbing requires more than simply learning the ropes (pun intended) and techniques. Itās also knowing the terms for [ā¦]
12 types of climbing. You donāt have to do them today or even do them all, but I hope youāll know what theyāre all about so if youāre curious and have built up your techniques on the climbing wall, you can chase after more challenges, so you know which ones are the types of climbs youāll be doing as a newcomer.
Climbing shoes should never hurt!ļ»æ They might be tight when you first start breaking them in, but they should never ever cause you pain. In this post, Iām going to talk to you more in-depth about how tight your climbing shoes should be and everything you need to know to make sure once you determine the best kind of climbing shoe for your needs that you choose a pair that fit just right.
It all boils down to what youāre going to use your climbing shoes for, your preference of style, and your preference of materials. For beginners, I suggest the neutral style and you can work your way on up to a more technical shoe from there. Even when you do, that neutral shoe will be with you on your multi-pitch climbs to give you more comfort.
Understanding altitude sickness and how it can affect you is important as a climber. Being prepared in every facet of a climb is something I stress often, and this is one of those things you should be ready for as you start taking on more challenging routes and going for multi-pitch climbs.
A robust bouldering session should last between 60 to 90 minutes if your focus is on high-intensity training. If youāre taking more of a moderate approach, then a 2-hour session is more appropriate for the intensity levels involved. When you want to take things easy, then consider scheduling between 3-5 [ā¦]
Itās very common for people to die pushing themselves to the extreme in high altitude mountaineering destinations. The dangers abound from the hazards that are already present in nature like avalanches, bad weather, and rockfall, plus there are the hazards that come from the climber.