A lot of people I’ve known that get into rock climbing have this dream to one day build a rock climbing wall. It would be nice to have a rock wall in your back yard so you didn’t have to travel so far, but my recommendation actually is to not build one. Here’s why:
Cost
Most people [...]
There are only a handful of items I would consider a must-have for rock climbing. Since the sport is largely based on strength relative to your own body weight, it really isn’t necessary to lift weights or buy a lot of work out equipment.
One thing I do consider a must-have is a climbing fingerboard. They [...]
Just as with any sport or exercise, it’s tough to be regular at something by your self unless you’re extremely self motivated. Therefore I deem it a necessity to have a climbing partner who pushes your limits and you theirs. Having a climbing partner helps keep you climbing even when you’re tired from work or [...]