Rock Climbing

A How-To Guide On Defying Gravity


Female climber

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:

  1. What to expect: Climbing is a full-body workout.
  2. Climbing styles: Top-rope, trad, bouldering... what to try first?
  3. How to look like a pro: Taking classes could win you style points.
  4. Key climbing terms: On-belay, Secure, Climb-on, ROCK!
  5. Gearing up: The essentials to get started.
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