Tag: climbing
Three types of rock for climbing and climbers
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…
Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’
‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…
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…
Tips on teaching your kids rock climbing
Rock climbing is an excellent workout for grownups and kids. It may look hard, but then everything does at the beginning. Still, with a bit…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
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…
Things to remember when you’re learning rock climbing
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…
Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Do’s and Don’ts
The Roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. In fact, people travel from every corner of…
What are the best mountains for climbing beginners?
Mountain climbing is a beautiful hobby to have, especially if you live near any of the country’s famous summits. If you are new to this…