While outdoor rock climbing is generally a safe sport, there are certainly risks involved. So, what are the hazards of outdoor rock climbing? The dangers of outdoor rock climbing can be distilled down to eight main categories: falling rocks, inclement weather, gear failure, improper gear or lack of gear, human …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. What Are the Rock Climbing Locations …
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. …
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 …
You’re definitely a climbing enthusiast who wants to see how tall climbing walls can get, right? Or perhaps you’re just intrigued about climbing and have been considering it, and want to know how high these climbing walls can get before you start? Then continue reading because we’ll go over all …
If you’ve ever had climbing flappers, you’ll know it’s not a good experience for a climber. The flapper is an enemy of rock climbing and a painful sore that afflicts climbers. Some have it pretty often, others rarely have it. If flappers are common to rock climbing, is there any …
