Rock Climbing

What’s the difference between bouldering and climbing? The most noticeable difference between the two is the height that you climb. Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that doesn’t require a rope or harness because you only climb up to 12-15 feet. Rock climbing requires a rope and harness and you frequently climb more than … Read more

What do you say when belaying? Belay Communication. Climber: “”On belay?”” (Are you ready to belay me?) Belayer: “”Belay on.”” (Slack is gone and I’m ready.) Climber: “”Climbing.”” (I’m going to climb now.) Belayer: “”Climb on.”” (I’m ready for you to climb.) Read more on www.rei.com Rock climbing requires belaying, which is a crucial skill. … Read more

How many climbing holds do I need? A good rule of thumb is to have at least one hold per square foot of wall surface. That’s 32 holds per full sheet of plywood. When you’re starting out, you can get by with 15 to 20 holds per sheet, but the more holds you have, the … Read more

Can you climb wet basalt? Ethically it’s considered very bad to go climbing there after wet weather, because the sandstone is so soft, and it’s more likely to break when wet, thus eroding it quicker. “”On the other hand, Basalt is a harder rock type, and it dries really quickly. Read more on www.redbull.com Scaling … Read more