Learn the figure eight knot

Learn the figure eight knot, so you can climb up a rock wall, dangle in the air and take some awesome shots with your GoPro! The beginner rock climbing class provides all the basic skills needed to climb indoors or outdoors in a top-rope setting. Once you have completed this course, you will be better prepared …

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Mr. Misty Kiss, Dairy Queen Wall – Joshua Tree National Park

Buddy climbing Mr. Misty Kiss on Dairy Queen Wall Right Side at Joshua Tree National Park, California. Jim is at the top, working the top belay. This is pretty cool close up of the route. It looks like there is a good combination of crack climbing and knobs to stand on while placing gear. Mr. Misty …

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#Chicago visitors come #rock #climbing in California

Chicago visitors come to rock climb in California. There is barely any places to climb outdoors in Chicago, so for most people going indoors is the only alternative. If you’re traveling from out of town, your best choice is to pick one of our outdoor rock climbing adventures or take one of our courses. We’ll …

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Is your climbing harness UIAA certified?

When you arrive at a sporting goods store looking for a climbing harness, there are a few things you should understand before you decide to buy. What does UIAA stand for? The abbreviation (UIAA) comes from its French name Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme, which stands for International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. The international federation …

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