Tag: climbing
Tips and techniques on how to climb chimneys
In the sport of climbing, chimneys are a type of crack within a cliff structure that is wide enough for your body to fit inside.…
5 Avalanche safety rules
Nothing inspires fear in the hearts of climbers, skiers, snowboarders, or snowmobilers like the idea of being caught in an avalanche. With the growing popularity…
Best climbing areas in France
The ancient cliffs of France have a reputation as the best places in the world to indulge your passion for climbing. The venues consist of…
What to do before going on a wild adventure – tell someone where you are going
The idea of spontaneity is lurking inside of most adventurers. To be able to walk out of the office and release yourself into nature is…
Successfully climbing Aretes and avoiding falls
A sharp, vertical edge that simply juts out from the face of the cliff is known as an arete. These are not only an aesthetically…
Hang in there: The most common types of climbing handholds
Every single rock face that you’ll ever attempt to climb will involve a variety of different grips, or handholds. Handholds are the parts of the…
Pull of the plastic: The rise of climbing gyms in mainstream culture
Rock climbing has been steadily growing in popularity since it’s inception in the 1960s. Today, a sport that was once practiced exclusively on solid rock…
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…
Smith Rock State Park: A dirtbag’s climbing guide
To a tourist, Smith Rock is a beautiful anomaly and a nice place to take a hike. To a climber however, it is so much…
Essential knots for rock climbing
If you’re interested in rock climbing, these are the knots you should know. When you’re climbing, you need to have these knots memorized so that…