Rock Climbing
A How-To Guide On Defying Gravity
Imagine being outside on a crisp, sunny morning, high above a cliff.
Or maybe, grabbing a bunch of friends and crash-landing on huge pads
sounds more your style.
Whichever your preference,
Rock Climbing can definitely fill the
adrenaline rush; but where should you start? There's many styles of
climbing like Bouldering,
Top-Rope,
Sport,
Traditional or Trad, to name a few.
There's definitely a little research to do before jumping into this
sport so here is a list of 5 easy steps to start with:
- What to expect: Climbing is a full-body workout.
- Climbing styles: Top-rope, trad, bouldering... what to try first?
- How to look like a pro: Taking classes could win you style points.
- Key climbing terms: On-belay, Secure, Climb-on, ROCK!
- Gearing up: The essentials to get started.
This page was created by Dana De Pierre