Tag: Climb

Three types of rock for climbing and climbers

Doug Williams

There are three main types of rock which regular climbers come across. There are slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging walls. These consist of various types…

Good reasons to keep climbing in the winter

There are rock climbers that surrender easily when the winter rolls around, hang up their climbing shoes in favor of another activity, heading to the gym…

Things to remember when you’re learning rock climbing

Stef Zisovska

Rock climbing can seem pretty complicated and hard at first. If you’ve always wanted to try climbing, but you’re afraid or think you’d never have…

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…

Why rock climbing is good for your body and soul

Stef Zisovska

Rock climbing is an extraordinary outdoor activity that challenges your body and your mind. To be a successful rock climber, you don’t need to be…

Things you must know before climbing a real rock outside

Stef Zisovska

Rock climbing has become more and more popular across the country over the last few years. There are approximately forty new indoor climbing gyms open…

Ice climbing – perfect sport for winter adventures

Doug Williams

Are you looking for something different to do this winter? Have you seen documentaries showing people climbing frozen waterfalls and thought “that looks cool”?  Do…

Basic tips that will make you a better hiker

Perhaps the best tip regarding hiking is to just get out there and walk around the great outdoors. There is nothing really complicated about it.…

Mountain climbing safety tips for newbies

Mountain climbing safety is the most important thing to consider when planning a climbing adventure to some unfamiliar mountain. What you’re going to pack for…

How to effectively Hand Jam a crack

Doug Williams

If you are new to jamming cracks, you need to start with what’s considered to be the easiest and most reliable jam of all, and…