Tag: bouldering
Bouldering tips for beginners
When you’re just getting started bouldering, there’s a lot to learn. It’s really your own personal golden era of climbing. Everything is new, and even…
The most scenic bouldering destinations in the US
Boulder climbers are brave and strong individuals who get enjoyment out of climbing rocks without the usual ropes and harnesses that keep people from falling.…
Health benefits of rock climbing you must know about
Rock climbing is a great indoor and outdoor activity for anybody that needs some extra excitement in their lives. It’s a varied and physically demanding sport that…
Thrill seekers: 7 most extreme activities you can try
If you enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with the likes of skiing, running or anything that really gets your heart going, you may want…
The various types of climbing on rock and ice
There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking up a steep slope of…
Climbing in the gym
Probably the best way to begin rock climbing would be to go to a gym which has a climbing wall installed. Here you can learn…
Advice for first time winter rock climbers
While the cold bites and you are wearing thermals at home, a bit of mid-winter rock climbing can be quite exhilarating. If you intend to…
Pull of the plastic: The rise of climbing gyms in mainstream culture
Rock climbing has been steadily growing in popularity since it’s inception in the 1960s. Today, a sport that was once practiced exclusively on solid rock…
What climbing is: a rough guide
Climbing could be described as “moving across terrain that is vertical”, such as steep mountains, ridges, rock faces, and ice faces. This is usually done…
Basic gear for bouldering newbies
One of the great things about bouldering is that it requires minimal gear, because of this it’s become a favorite climbing activity for many people.…