Tag: rock
Keep safe: how to avoid fatal mistakes while climbing
While climbing is a sport that’s continually growing in popularity, it can also be very dangerous. You take your life in your hands every time…
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…
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…
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…
Why rock climbing is good for your body and soul
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
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…
Giant’s Causeway – the basalt columns on Ireland’s coast
The Giant’s Causeway is an area of basalt columns located in the northern part of Northern Ireland’s coastline. It’s in Antrim County, just three miles…
The essential backpacking and camping first aid kit
For peace of mind, everyone should carry a first aid kit when hiking or camping. Most of the items you’ll need you probably already have…