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It’s late, you’re tired, and wondering whether or not it’s legal to sleep in a Walmart parking lot. You probably just want to skim the page for a quick yes or no answer, but it’s not that simple! Although this topic is never black and white here are some signs of a safe stay: RV’s Read more about Is it Illegal to Sleep in a Walmart Parking Lot?[…]
There are few things more relaxing than a peaceful hike. But a hike with back pain is the furthest thing from relaxing. Back pain is something a lot of people will experience in their lifetime and it’s only gotten worse in recent years. In 2009, researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill found Read more about Considerations to Make When Hiking with Back Pain[…]
Bouldering is a fast-growing discipline in the rock climbing world. If you recently made your first trip to an indoor gym you probably noticed a large section of climbing walls about 10-15 feet high without any ropes. This wall is for Bouldering. If you are unclear on to what the difference between Rock Climbing and Bouldering is Read more about Bouldering Basics (Beginners Guide)[…]
Are you having trouble understanding and conversing with other Climbers at the gym or crag? Does it seem like they are speaking some obscure language when talking about climbing? Slang is a huge part of how climbers communicate to each other. This can be anything from how a hold feels to how terrifying a route is. Hopefully reading Read more about Rock Climbing Terminology – Climbing Slang[…]
New sport climbers often over-prepare for their first weekend at the crag. Your partner, hopefully an experienced climber, can typically help you sort necessities from extra gear. But that’s not always the case, or maybe your partner isn’t experienced, and your weekend pack is currently stuffed to the brim with unnecessary gear, which makes the Read more about What’s In My Climbing Pack?[…]
Professional Rock Climber – end post…. If it was only that easy. Unfortunately for most of us Gumbies, getting paid to climb is a bit unrealistic. Besides getting a gig working the front desk at a gym there aren’t any easily attenable incomes that directly relate to climbing. The problem with Rock Climbing is that it Read more about The Best Jobs for a Rock Climber[…]
Welcome to the world of Rock Climbing, a place where using 4 adjectives to describe the way a hold feels is common practice. For a climber, the holds are everything and even the slightest difference is distinguishable. On the top level, there are 6 basic types of Rock Climbing holds Jug – A hold that is Read more about Types of Rock Climbing Holds[…]
Bouldering Alone Climbing has always been done in pairs, relying on a partner to catch your falls. Although it is always fun to have a friend to climb with, our busy lives and numerous commitments make it hard to find a partner that can fit a schedule. Incomes Solo Bouldering. Bouldering has exploded onto the Read more about Bouldering Solo – Climbing Solidtude[…]
Rock Climbing Injuries If you ended up on this page you are probably experiencing a climbing injury. Most likely the injury is either in the Shoulders, Elbows, or Fingers. Rock climbing is hard on the body. We as climbers try to push our bodies to the limit and sometimes an injury can occur. Right now Read more about Climbing Injuries – Recovery and Prevention[…]
What’s the difference? OK, here it goes… When it comes to the term “climbing” there can be a lot of confusion. What is the difference between Rock Climbing and Bouldering? Bouldering vs Rock Climbing is not exactly black and white (unlike all the cool images in this post…). Joking aside, depending on who you talk to, Bouldering and Read more about Rock Climbing vs Bouldering[…]