Beginning Climbing

Beginning Climbing

Making A Climbing Wall-do It Yourself

Making A Climbing Wall-do It Yourself

At first thought, the idea of building your own climbing wall can seem pretty crazy. It might not be as tough as you think. Kids love to climb, but most climbing centers have age limits on those they consider old enough to climb. If you build a wall yourself, nobody can tell you you’re not […]

Beginning Climbing

Climb With Your Eyes! Tape Really Helps.

Climb With Your Eyes! Tape Really Helps.

New climbers are often given the advice “climb with your eyes”. This can have many nuances, but, in essence what this means is that visually planning a route all the way to the top of the wall is essential if you want to get to the peak. Good route setters know that using bright and […]

Beginning Climbing

Virtual Rock Climbing-Maybe Not As Safe As You Thought

Virtual Rock Climbing-Maybe Not As Safe As You Thought

Using virtual reality headsets has been promoted as a totally safe way for someone to learn and practice climbing with no risk. The “climber” is presented with a climbing environment through a headset screen and can move around in the virtual environment by gripping actual hand holds and moving through the climbing challenge presented there. […]
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