If you ever visit California, there is no better way to satisfy your crave for extreme activities and enjoyment than to go on an outdoor rock climbing adventure. Step out of the routine and find a rock climbing tour nearby, you will be in for a real treat. Lets break down a few top climbing …
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Jorg Verhoeven and Katha Saurwein visit the Grampian Mountains of Australia to sample the best bouldering and sport climbs in the world. As part of the Grampians “BIG 4”, Katha climbs the classic sport test piece “Eye of the Tiger” (29/5.13b) and ticks one more #lifelist box.
Transitioning from climbing indoors to outdoors can often be difficult. There’s not enough information given to a new climber when starting off. Some go to an indoor gym to try climbing for the first time while others take outdoor courses or get out there with the friend who has gear and some experience. Truth is …
Nowadays it’s really easy to get in your car drive to the closest gym, less than 15 minutes away, do a couple of short hard routes and go home feeling like you are the champion of the world. Well that will only work in a colorful world of plastic holds, in which you climb 800 feet of …
Rock climbing was a huge part of mountaineering that began in the Victorian age. However, it is known that it became very popular in the end of the 19th century in three different areas of Germany, England, and Italy. Rock Climbing then went from a part of necessity to a sport in and of itself …
Rock climbing is a fun, exciting challenge whether you go outdoors or enjoy the various indoor activity centers. The good news is that even beginners can enjoy the adventure that rock climbing brings, as there are climbing courses which start at very easy and work their way up. However, you will need to have the …
Lost Horse Wall is exposed to the sun all day during the winter months and it houses some of the longest routes in the park. Joshua Tree can get very cold during the winter months. Cold weather forces climbers to look for formations like this, so they can enjoy rock climbing and still be able to feel their fingers. There are three …
Rock climbing is one of those pastimes that will give you a sense of empowerment and ensure that after you have done it, you feel like you can accomplish anything. When you are able to stand up above an incredible view after rock climbing and survey the ground below, there is something that is so …
Want to climb something made of fire and ice? Mount Rainier in Washington state is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and yet it is also covered in a considerable amount of glacial ice. As one of the tallest and iciest climbs in the lower 48 states, this one isn’t for …