| When it comes to rock climbing, beginners are | | | | going to scale a significant height. How high? If a |
| surprised to learn there are a lot of different | | | | non-climber would blanche at the thought, it is high |
| styles. In this article, we cover some of the more | | | | enough. Once you get really good at this, a more |
| advanced versions. | | | | aggressive version is to solo climb without a |
| Rock climbing is definitely an extreme sport. When | | | | partner. |
| you are hanging off the face of a cliff, there | | | | With trad climbing, there is a specific process. |
| really isn't any other way to define it. Once you | | | | First, you are going to need another person. The |
| get the hang of it, however, it is a surreal and | | | | person gong first will lead the climb. You will use |
| peaceful experience. If nothing else, there is | | | | various devices such as nuts and carabiners to |
| usually one hell of a view! | | | | mark and support your way up the climb. Ropes |
| Rock climbing styles are as varied as the terrain | | | | are used between the climbers to support one |
| you will be dealing with. For practical purposes, | | | | another, particularly if someone suffers a fall. This |
| bouldering and indoor gyms are a convenient way | | | | process is known as belaying and the ropes fit |
| to get your climbing fix. In this article, we look at | | | | through your climbing harness. You also will use |
| more traditional and aggressive options. | | | | special climbing shoes that are designed to grip |
| Trad Climbing - Trad climbing is the most basic | | | | the wall as you move about. Many people also |
| traditional climbing. When you think of rock | | | | use climbing chalk to give their fingers more grip |
| climbing, this is what we are talking about. You are | | | | and counter perspiration on them. |