Rock Climbing
Below are our 16 articles in the rock climbing' category:
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 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...
Factors you should consider when choosing ropes for climbing. How climbing styles will influence your decision and how regular cleaning and...
There are many different varieties of climbing shoes to suit many different types of climbing activity. When making a choice there are certain things...
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...
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...
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. Understanding the different variations in climbing and how joining a club not only helps you learn the basic...
How an indoor rock climbing facility is useful for people from many different perspectives and who have vastly different outlooks towards 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...
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...
If you are pregnant and enjoy rock climbing, that should not prevent you from continuing your climbing activities. Providing you are sensible and...
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....
When it comes to rock climbing etiquette, the two main areas of focus are on safety and about ethical considerations towards both conservation and...
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...
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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