Tag: mountaineer
Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
Do not make any of these common mistakes when climbing
While rock climbing can be exhilarating, it is a very risky activity too. Climbers who set off to tackle some cliff climbing challenges need to…
Books to read before you climb mount Everest
Thinking about climbing Mount Everest one day? It’s the ultimate summit – literally the top of the world. Whether it’s a genuine to-do list item…