Nov 03, 2009 -
Designed for scrambling up steep and exposed rock while being able to travel long distances, an approach shoe is a cross between a hiking boot and a rock climbing shoe. Most often used in mountaineering sports, the shoes are given their name because they reference the approaching path the wearer must take to get to a rock climbing destination. Depending on the area, the approach can be a mixture of walking, hiking, and scrambling up rocks.
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Sep 29, 2009 -
I was lucky enough to hit the Reel Rock Film Tour — an annual showcase of the best new films about climbing — when it passed through San Francisco this weekend. Highlights of the festival include the world premiere of Progression and a preview of First Ascent, a new series for the Nat Geo Adventure Channel.
Climber or not, the Reel Rock festival is a must see for adrenaline junkies, outdoor enthusiasts, film lovers, and those seeking some kick ass motivation.
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Sep 23, 2009 -
Crimping is a type of hold used in rock climbing that relies only on the fingertips for support. It's characterized by the hyperextension of the first joint in the fingers and a contraction of the second joint. An easy way to picture this is to visualize your fingers bent at your first knuckle while grasping onto a small edge.
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Apr 03, 2008 -
This 10-foot Aquatic Climbing Wall ($8,000) combines two great warm-weather activities: rock climbing and swimming. It builds upper-body strength and takes the danger out of climbing, since if you fall, you just splash into the pool. If money weren't an object, would you go for a climb on this device?
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Dec 27, 2007 -
If cold weather is forcing you to move your workout inside, you might want to investigate the fun to be had while indoor-rock climbing. There are tons of rock-climbing gyms with artificial structures made to look and feel like real walls of rock. Learning to rock climb indoors in a safe and controlled environment is a great introduction to the sport if you're looking to rock climb outdoors someday.
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Jun 25, 2007 -
I hope you are planning a summer vacation!!! It is always great to have something to look forward to.
If you are taking a vacation I am wondering if it will be all about rest and relaxation - massages and margaritas on the beach.
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Jun 09, 2007 -
Want to try rock climbing but can't bear the summer heat? (Before it was the cold weather that moved you inside, now it may also be the hot weather.)
Then this weekend, grab a partner (your husband, your best friend, etc) and head over to an indoor rock climbing wall/center. It's a great thing to do with someone else because rock climbing typically requires having at least two people, a belayer (the person holding the rope at the bottom) and a climber (the person climbing) to participate.
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Apr 03, 2007 -
Are you not really the adventurous type? Oftentimes we shy away from new, riskier things because we just don't have the support that we need.
Women that Rock is a grassroots organization that aims to share skills and tools that will enable participating climbers to become safer partners and more confident leaders, to create awareness & cultivate the capability to identify & manage the inherent risks in climbing, to raise money for and awareness of access and safety issues, to create a group for women to talk to each other about climbing.
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Dec 27, 2006 -
If cold weather is forcing you to move your work out indoors, I think you should check out rock climbing. There are tons of rock climbing gyms with artificial structures made to look and feel like real walls of rock. Learning to rock climb indoors is safe and controlled - a great start if you're looking to rock climb outdoors someday.
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