One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Italian hitch belays: using a sling and Italian hitch is a quick belay method. Make sure you know how to safely pay out and take in the rope. Indirect belays: the typical rock climbing belay; anchor ...

Part of the excitement comes from the day the competition is held every year. Outdoor Pursuits hosts one competition per ...

The job of the second is to belay the lead climber to the top of the pitch ... Grade conversion table from the book Rock Climbing by Libby Peter. Trad guidebooks are filled with detailed descriptions, ...

By , Nov. 5, 2024 Located in the Bronco Recreational Intramural Complex is the 51-foot-tall Bronco Peak, Cal Poly Pomona’s own rock-climbing wall. The wall is open to any new climber for a ...

Ice climbing can be a frightening endeavor, but don't let fear stop you from finding your new hobby. To kick start your ...

This workshop teaches participants the essential skill of belaying. This includes climbing terminology, equipment inspection and usage, proper knot tying, safety commands, and belay technique.

This results in different rules depending on which wall you’re climbing. As rock climbing explodes in popularity, maintaining ...

Rock Haven Bouldering Gym opened in 2022 in Gresham. They offer weekly youth classes for kids as young as 5 years old.