How to Rock Climb – An Introduction to Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is the art of scaling or climbing up a natural rock formation to reach the top (summit), a stopping point, or the end of a predetermined “route”. There are probably as many opinions on how to rock climb as there are climbers.
What is Sport Climbing?
For over three decades now, sport climbing has grown in popularity. Unlike leading a group up a rock face, sport climbing has an individual pit themselves against the rock alone whilst a companion belays below. This companion will then lower the climber down upon reaching the summit or end of the single pitch route. The climb will already have fixed anchor points.
What is Climbing Chalk Used For?
During exertion the body sweats and becomes clammy. In climbing the hands, one of your primary tools, will wreak havoc on your climbing by releasing all this blasted juice from your palms and finger tips. To counter this, chalk is used frequently to soak up the sweat and provide extra grip. It is kept in a small draw string bag worn around the waist. You can reach in and chalk your hand which helps strengthen your grip on the rock surface.
