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Rock climbing has developed for more than 100 years now. It is a very popular modern alternative sport or leisure activity, with climbers simply ascending for the fun of it or competing against others in front of judges. There are different types of rock climbing, each of which uses different equipment or the same equipment in a... more »
This is a great rock climbing move when your next hold is up and off to the side quite a bit. It extends your reach while shifting your center of gravity so you don’t have to expend your strength to keep yourself from falling off balance. more »
Rock climbing has been going on for as long as people have wanted to go up mountains. Chinese watercolors that date back to 400 BC illustrate men climbing mountains. The locations of some cliff dwellings in the Southwestern United States suggest at least some of the Anasazi living there in the fourteenth century were skilled rock... more »
A carabiner is a crucial piece of rock-climbing equipment--it is the basic tool for linking together ropes, harnesses and anchors. And while they all serve this same general purpose, there are several different carabiner designs. All carabiners form a complete loop, but they're available in several different shapes, like ovals, ovals... more »
If you’ve got a monkey on your hands who is literally climbing the walls of your house, reclaim your door frames and get your child to a climbing gym. Rock climbing teaches kids teamwork and problem-solving skills, plus builds upper and lower body strength and coordination. more »
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Rock climbing is a physically challenging activity that uses quite a bit of endurance, agility and strength to be successful. If you want to go... more »
Like most extreme sports, rock climbing is a multi-faceted exercise that requires the simultaneous use of the brain and body, in perfect balance,... more »
A rock climbing harness is an essential piece of equipment in the sport of rock climbing. It is the device that holds the climber securely around... more »
Rock climbing is rapidly becoming a very popular sport as more people are getting outdoors and enjoying the natural formations of Mother Nature.... more »
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Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route. Rock climbing is similar to scrambling (another activity involving the scaling of hills and similar formations), but climbing is generally differentiated because of the use of hands to support the climbers weight as well as to provide balance.
Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climbers strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with his or her mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and knowledge of proper climbing techniques and usage of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes. Because of the wide range and variety of rock formations around the world rock climbing has been separated into several different styles and sub-disciplines that are described below.Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, Swan Hill Press; 6th Revised edition edition (14 Oct 1997) ISBN 1840370017 ISBN 978-1840370010
History
Although rock climbing was an important component of Victorian mountaineering in the Alps, it is generally thought that the sport of rock climbing began in the last quarter of the nineteenth century in various parts of Europe. Rock climbing evolved gradually from an alpine necessity to a distinct athletic activity.
Aid climbing (climbing using equipment that act as artificial hand- or footholds) became popular during the period 1920 - 1960, leading to ascents in the Alps and in Yosemite Valley that were considered impossible without such means. However, climbing techniques, equipment, and ethical considerations have evolved steadily, and today, free climbing (climbing on holds made entirely of natural rock, using gear solely for protection and not for upward movement) is the most popular form of the sport. Free climbing has since been divided read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock+climbing
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