Rock climbing is notoriously hard on your fingers – it strains your skin, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and even your finger bones. Your fingers and toes are often your only points of contact with the wall, so a huge amount of force and pressure is exerted on them. Fortunately, tape can …
Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and for good reason – it’s fun, challenging, and great exercise! However, rock climbing isn’t necessarily the cheapest sport, and having to spend a lot of money on gear just to try out the sport can be discouraging. So, how much …
Grip strength is very helpful for rock climbing, as you are generally holding your entire body weight on the wall with just your fingers and toes. If you are new to climbing and have never really thought about your grip strength before, you’ve likely experienced shaky fingers, the inability to …
With mountains, rocky valleys, arid grasslands, sandy beaches, and evergreen forests, Washington is the outdoor lover’s paradise. For rock climbers and mountaineers, there are some amazing spots in the state. Read on to learn about some of the best rock climbing locations in Washington. Locations #1 Icicle Creek Canyon …
At first sight, rock climbing and bouldering may seem somewhat similar, but in fact, there are significant differences between these two sports. They require different techniques, different muscle groups usage, different training routines, and different gear sets. The topic of this post is rock climbing vs bouldering—their differences and similarities. …
Mountain climbing, also known as alpinism or mountaineering, is a sport in which someone climbs or hikes a mountain. Rock climbing, on the other hand, involves climbing up and down a rock wall or rock formation. Rock climbing may or may not be a part of mountain climbing. In this …
Indoor bouldering is fun, partly because of its simplicity. It does not require rope or carabiners, it can help you fight your fear of heights and prepare you for rock climbing. However, the sport does not look very safe. So, before you hit an indoor bouldering gym, maybe you are …
Chalk balls are small cotton balls made from magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) which are filled with normal magnesium carbonate powder. The powder content of a chalk ball is made from magnesium carbonate which enables athletes, gymnasts, and weightlifters to improve friction and grip. Chalk balls are made of a permeable fabric …
Are you an avid climber eager to discover the maximum heights climbing walls can reach? Or maybe you’re simply curious about climbing, thinking about giving it a try, and wondering just how tall climbing walls can be before you begin? If so, keep on reading as we dive into everything …
If you’re new to rock climbing, or in recent times, you’ve been involved in the activity, there’s a chance that you’ve spotted one or two persons wearing rock climbing shoes with socks on. Socks can be a great way to fill out a big climbing shoe, leaving no loose movement …