New Year Resolution . . .
What is in your New Year’s Resolutions List? Make every effort to scratch some, if not all of those items on your bucket list this year. Life is short and you only live once.
outdoor adventures
Spending a little, saves you a lot…
Some of you may wonder what equipment to buy for outdoor rock climbing. When and where to get it. That is one of the first questions we get from our students when they take their first class. Some benefits to purchasing your own equipment You will use it, you know where it has been, you …
Keep on moving . . .
When your arms are sore, your legs and abs are hurting, and your neck is ready to let your head drop . . . take a little break, then keep on moving.
Why are there designated areas to climb?
This weekend we are visiting the New Jack City rock formations. One of many popular sport climbing areas in Southern California. Some of you may wonder what and why do people go to specific areas designated or frequently visited by climbers. As a beginner, it is important to have sufficient information on routes to remain …
Anything outdoors can be turned into exercise . . .
The better physical condition you are in, the easier it will be to rock climb all together. But some people are super physically fit and have no body coordination what do ever, so it is really mostly dependent on your brain functions which are connected to your body mechanisms, which is different for everyone. You …
Preparing for the weekend . . .
This weekend coming up we are going to beautiful New Jack City! The rock formations here are solid and offer a great challenge to all climbing levels. Mostly consisting of sport routes, this high desert area offers climbs in range from 5.6 to 5.13.
Climbing and Grading Systems
Some of you may wonder what determines the grade or difficulty of a route. Here are some useful resources: Alpine Climbing (NCCS) Grade I: Normally requires several hours; can be of any difficulty. Grade II: Requires half a day; any technical difficulty Grade III: Requires a day to do the technical portion; any technical difficulty …