How to Haul a Haul Bag in Rock Climbing
Hauling a haul bag up a mountain is not the most pleasent activity in the world, but it is absolutely necessary for climbing big walls. Set your anchors for the haul system. Make sure these anchors are strong as you will be putting a great deal ... [... more]
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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 Buy Rock-Climbing Equipment
Aspiring rock climbers may find the equipment intimidating at first--but if you ask lots of questions and buy over time, it can be fun. Quality gear is labeled by independent testing agencies. Only buy new equipment, and only from a reputable ... [... 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 Be a Safe Rock Climber
Many people die every year in extreme sports such as rock climbing. The real tragedy is that most climbing accidents can easily be avoided with a few simple precautions. Wear a helmet. They are ugly, tacky, and sweaty, but they will save you from ... [... more]
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Static Bouldering
Learning to boulder, or move from one hand hold to another, is essential part of rock climbing training. You should be comfortable with this technique prior to attempting a climb. There are two methods of bouldering, known as static and dynamic. ... [... 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 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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How to Climb Routes on an Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor rock climbing is a popular way to train for outdoor climbing and provides opportunities for those in non-mountainous regions to participate in the sport. The indoor climbing wall has many routes of varying degrees so that all levels of ... [... more]
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How to Tie a Figure Eight Follow-Through
The figure eight is the all-purpose rock climbing knot. This knot is used to connect your harness to the rope. How to Tie a Figure Eight Follow-Through [... more]
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How to Train for Everest
Arguably one of the toughest feats to accomplish is climbing Mt. Everest. You face thin air at incredibly high altitudes, wind chills well below zero, snow storms and rough climbing spots. To conquer Mt. Everest, one must prepare himself months ... [... more]
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