If you live far from the crags or a climbing gym—or find yourself marooned in a “climbing desert” because of travel or life events—you need not lose sight of your climbing goals. Earlier this year, I lived for a few months in Metro Detroit, an hour’s drive from the nearest rock...
Sierra Blair-Coyle buckled into her first harness at age eight. We asked her about what it takes to start rock climbing.
Crack climbing sequences are unique to each line, and usually quite cryptic. There is no standardized model for moving up, but there are two primary methods for inching your way to the top. “Windmilling” means repetitively placing one hand (or foot) above the other in alternating fashion—...
Sierra Blair-Coyle buckled into her first harness at age eight. We asked her about what it takes to start rock climbing.
Bouldering is a discipline of unroped climbing and perhaps the best place to start if you’ve never climbed before. “Without ropes?!” you might ask. Before you head for the nearest exit, let us explain. Although it doesn’t require safety ropes, bouldering is a style of climbing enjoyed...
【题目】Are you nervous about climbing because you think it’s too dangerous? Do you feel you’re not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing? Let’s consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use suitable ropes and other climbing ...
Rock climbing, along with other outdoor activities, was named one of the American College of Sports Medicine's top fitness trends of 2018. Its rise to popularity is undeniable, and if you give it a try and get bit by the climbing bug like I did, the rest is history. But if you asso...
Working out with your friends can help you feel more connected and supported. If you plan regular times to exercise together, you can hold each other accountable. If you make plans to go rock climbing or hiking with a friend, you’re less likely to cancel. Active meetups during the weeken...
Rock climbing is not a new sport. Its predecessor, alpine climbing, has existed to some extent since the dawn of man’s curiosity.
W: Great! You know, we went mountain climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city, cool and fresh. M: Sound great! W: Yeah, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and we could see from miles from the top. What about you? What did you do? M: Busy packing....