Winning Gold is Quite a Feat, But Compared to Mountain Climbing?

Posted on 4th September 2008 by in Uncategorized

Both winning medals at the Olympics and scaling mountains are demanding tasks. One has a quicker ending than the other.

Rock Climbing and Hiking Tips For All Fitness Levels

Posted on 28th August 2008 by in Uncategorized

Rock Climbing and Hiking are excellent forms of exercise and provide a great deal of enjoyment for people of all fitness levels. Hiking is a relatively low impact aerobic exercise that greatly increases your cardiovascular fitness levels while offering scenic beauty and the enjoyment of nature.

Is There an Easy Way to the Top of Wheeler Peak, Taos, NM?

Posted on 21st August 2008 by in Uncategorized

Maybe “easy” is the wrong term. But this idea may well enable more folks to top New Mexico’s Wheeler Peak.

Mountain Climbing

Posted on 19th August 2008 by in Uncategorized

Mountain Climbing is a challenging sport that requires mental commitment, fitness, strength in your arm and legs that will allow you to handle the degree of difficulty that the climb demands. Mental commitment is crucial otherwise your strength is unchanneled. When you are faced with difficult obstacles you have two choices: give up or do it. Climbing enthusiast claim that the sense of achievement and satisfaction in reaching the top of a climb is terrific. You have challenged yourself and won and this is why these daredevils love it.

Rock Climbing Requires Stamina and a Strong Body

Posted on 11th August 2008 by in Uncategorized

To succeed at rock climbing it is essential that a person have enough strength and stamina and through a proper rock climbing training regime this can easily be achieved. Thus, it is important that you train in a manner that ensures that your body can withstand the physical stress that such a sport involves; especially when you start to attempt the more difficult and advanced climbs.

Mountain Climbing - Crazy Mountain Climber

Posted on 11th August 2008 by in Uncategorized

Mountain climbing is absurdly dangerous. You really will risk your life, over and over. But, oh, to stand on the summit. To be so high, to know that you stand where few have gone before. Very few things come close.

Expedition Climbing - K2, No Kiddie Tents Here

Posted on 8th August 2008 by in Uncategorized

In our modern day and age most things that were considered remarkable 100 years ago are now considered commonplace. Many of us hear over and over again someone new climbing to the top of Mt. Everest the tallest mountain in the world.

Why Do People Go Rock Climbing & What Are the Benefits?

Posted on 23rd July 2008 by in Uncategorized

Many people from many different walks of life are getting excited about Rock Climbing. Climbing Techniques have already been improved and new pieces of Rock Climbing Gear and Equipment are in constant development as the sport gains popularity. If you think about how physically demanding and dangerous this sport can be, you may ask yourself why it is becoming so popular.

Guide to Buying Backpacks

Posted on 21st July 2008 by in Uncategorized

Why Should You Buy A Backpack? Using shoulder bags, worn either on one shoulder or across the body will still leave the bag free to move and slip around. If you are hiking or walking over rocks or mud, the swing of your bag can be enough to off balance you. A backpack would be securely fastened to you and would be less likely to cause a slip.

10 Essentials For Starter Rock Climbers

Posted on 1st July 2008 by in Uncategorized

Beginner rock climbers require 10 pieces to join the sport. Here is a list to help you select the right gear.