Rock Climbing

Below are our 16 articles in the rock climbing' category:

Altitude Sickness - Prevention & Treatment
How to recognise the symptoms of altitude sickness and what to do if you think you might be suffering from it. How only acclimatisation and...
Bouldering
Bouldering is a great variation on the sport of rock climbing and is an ideal introduction to some of the techniques and skills you’ll need to master...
Choosing and Caring for Climbing Ropes
Factors you should consider when choosing ropes for climbing. How climbing styles will influence your decision and how regular cleaning and...
Choosing the Right Footwear for Climbing
There are many different varieties of climbing shoes to suit many different types of climbing activity. When making a choice there are certain things...
Climbing With Kids
How it’s important to introduce your kids to climbing sensibly and gradually and not rush them into taking on too much at too early an age. How this...
Common Rock Climbing Injuries
Rock climbers can suffer from a whole host of injuries. From falling and banging their head to ankle sprains, the wide scope of mishaps which could...
Different Climbing Techniques
There are several different climbing styles and whilst some climbers master more than one technique, many others specialise in a particular climbing...
How to Get Started in Climbing
How to get started in climbing. Understanding the different variations in climbing and how joining a club not only helps you learn the basic...
Indoor Rock Climbing
How an indoor rock climbing facility is useful for people from many different perspectives and who have vastly different outlooks towards climbing...
Multipitch Climbing
Multipitch climbing has the obvious advantage over top rope climbing as with the latter, your distance is restricted by the length of the rope. With...
Other Equipment Needed for Rock Climbing
There is a vast choice of equipment and kit that is used when rock climbing. What you’ll purchase will depend on the types of activity you undertake...
Pregnancy & Climbing
If you are pregnant and enjoy rock climbing, that should not prevent you from continuing your climbing activities. Providing you are sensible and...
Reducing Rock Climbing Risks
When out rock climbing, preparation is the key to reducing the risks and there are several things you should do before venturing out to climb....
Rock Climbing Etiquette
When it comes to rock climbing etiquette, the two main areas of focus are on safety and about ethical considerations towards both conservation and...
Understanding The Grading Systems Of Climbs In The UK
The UK rock climbing grading system explained and why it can initially be confusing but by following it and adapting it to suit your own level of...
What is Canyoning and How to Take Part
Canyoning – what it is and where you can do it. The skills you need and the type of clothing and equipment you need to wear. How it can be an...
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