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Are you afraid of falling to your doom? Many people have nightmares about it, whether they climb or not. In fact, most climbers arenât as afraid of the heights as they are about what could happen if they should plummet from that height. That being said, thereâs a good reason [âŠ]
Like any sport, bouldering requires warming up. Even if youâre young and spry. And if not, itâs even more important. But consider this your warning. Failing to warm up can put you at greater risk for an injury. Bouldering, and climbing in general, requires more than intense focus. It requires [âŠ]
Feeling like youâre winded before you really even begin your hike? Youâre not the only one. If youâre wondering how to build your hiking stamina, youâre in the right place. By building up hiking endurance, you can go for longer stretches and enjoy more of the places you venture. Hiking [âŠ]
If youâre looking from below on up at a climbing wall, when someone asks how high climbing walls are, youâre likely to tell them âtoo highâ if youâre afraid of heights. Despite this, many of us have gotten over that initial gut check and scaled up there. Many more of [âŠ]
Yes, technically, you can wear headphones or earbuds while climbing. The real question is SHOULD you? No, we definitely donât recommend that. Read on
Sweaty hands? No big deal⊠lots of people have them. Though if youâre a climber, it can cause you a bit of trouble. Hyperhidrosis, as the condition of excessively sweaty hands is known, can make it hard for you to climb, seeing as getting a good grip is critical to [âŠ]
Itâs a common conversation among climbers⊠the pains of our feet. Our feet go through so much when climbing. We put all our faith into our 10 little piggies. But what happens when you have problems with your toenails while climbing? One of the biggest gripes is that of an [âŠ]
Climbers arenât the only ones that can wind up with a hunchback much like the famed Quasimodo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sitting for too long without proper support to your back can also do it, you know, when youâre at the office putting in long hours in front [âŠ]
If youâre just getting into climbing, or even if youâve been at it for a while, chances are youâve seen someone wearing socks with rock climbing shoes. Some climbers point and laugh at this scene. Itâs akin to seeing someone wearing socks with sandals as far as stylishness goes. But [âŠ]
Yes, rock climbing barefoot is doable but not recommended for many solid reasons. Keep reading to find out why you should put your climbing shoes on before you hit the climbing wall or other vertical for your next climb.