How to Climb a Chimney in Rock Climbing
Chimney climbing is often required on longer traditional climbs. It's a valuable skill to have for classics and big walls. Place a foot on the wall in front of you (about knee high if possible). Position your other foot flat against the back wall ... [... more]
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How to Climb a Slab in Rock Climbing
Slab climbing, although not currently chic, is a necessary skill and a rewarding type of climbing in the right area. It's also one of the few forms of climbing that's all about technique. A "smear" is a foot position where you're on the balls [... more]
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How to Buy a Harness for Ice Climbing
The harnesses you use for ice climbing needs to perform slightly differently than a standard sport-climbing harness. Note that most harnesses on the market are designed for sport climbing, so you will have fewer options for ice and alpine ... [... more]
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How to Climb Antarctica's Vinson
Tired of hiking the overcrowded hill in your backyard and looking for a real mountaineering adventure? Then Antarctica's Mt. Vinson is for you. Amidst the icy isolation of Earth's southernmost continent stands Vinson's 16,067-foot summit, ... [... more]
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How to Have Fun and Enjoy Your Summer
Summertime always seems to go by quickly, so take full advantage and use your time wisely. There are so many things to do in the summer. Don't sit at home and watch TV! I have listed a variety of ideas for you to keep your summer active. Go to ... [... more]
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How to Shape Up For Serious Backpacking
Serious backpacking can involve long treks over treacherous terrain under harsh weather conditions. You need to have not only the proper gear but also the right level of fitness to survive and enjoy your outdoor adventure. To shape up for serious ... [... more]
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How to Introduce a Child to Rock Climbing
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 ... [... more]
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How to Personalize Your Climbing Helmet
Everyone's helmet needs a little bling so it is easily identifiable from others'. There are many ways to do so. Decide which type of decoration you want on your helmet. Stickers are easy to use and to come by if you've bought much gear online. ... [... more]
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How to Teach a Child to Climb a Tree
Attention all nostalgic parents: Relive your childhood by teaching your youngster to climb a tree. Find a sturdy tree with large branches. Make sure it is not located near anything dangerous like power lines or a waterway. Teach your child how to ... [... more]
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How to Dress for Caving
When one gets invited caving, one of the first things we all think of is "What in the wolrd will I wear?" Rest assured, with a few words of advice, you will have the perfect ensemble pulled together in no time. Choose under garments carefully. . [... more]
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How to Lower a Climber When Rock Climbing
What goes up must come down, and in the safest way possible (we hope!). This handy how-to article will give you the safety basics for lowering a climber when you are the belayer in a rock climbing activity. When your climbing partner that you are ... [... more]
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