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How to Stay Alive and Uninjured Climbing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
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In this technical sport, many things can go wrong. Heed the following advice for smooth, safe climbing.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Analyze your experience to determine what you can improve and to identify gaps in your climbing knowledge. Recognize your limitations.

  2. Step 2

    Strive to expand your knowledge and experience. Practice often and continue your climbing education.

  3. Step 3

    Learn what the equipment can and cannot do.

  4. Step 4

    Build up climbing ability in small increments.

  5. Step 5

    Stay focused. Remember, climbing calls for a serious attitude.

  6. Step 6

    Check, check and triple-check to avoid dumb mistakes.

  7. Step 7

    Plan climbing activities carefully with an eye toward what to expect on the way up and the way down.

  8. Step 8

    Pay attention to the weather. Storms cause many accidents.

Tips & Warnings
  • Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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