The Mountaineers Club has put together a very nice little video that provides some tips and techniques for the beginning level climber. The following video does a pretty good job with its description of:
- Face Climbing
- Edging and Smearing
- Downclimbing
- Steep Terrain
- The Mantle Technique
- The Bear Hug Technique
- Opposing Forces
- Stemming
- The Lieback Technique
- Use of a Backstep
- The Undercling Technique
- The Heelhook
- Friction Climbing
- Hand Traverse
In seven and a half minutes, the video quickly demonstrates each of the techniques. And while they don’t go into depth on any one technique, the do present a nice overview for those who are just starting out.
–Jason D. Martin