Rock Climbing Terms: Styles and Techniques
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...and techniques of rock climbing. Top Rope Climbing vs. Lead Climbing On small crags or practice boulders where there is… Read More
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Once mere skill-practice for mountaineers, rock climbing is now a highly developed sport, with numerous sub-disciplines such as trad, sport, and aid.
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One of the most fundamental skills of mountaineering, ice climbing comprises skills for tackling both waterfall ice and alpine ice/glacier ice.
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Climbing the highest mountains in the world is a special discipline of mountaineering, with unique challenges and rewards.
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Articles
Can You Climb While Pregnant?
American Alpine Institute
...pregnant climbers to consider. EQUIPMENT: A harness that avoids abdominal pressure is key—options like the Petzl 8003 Full-Body Harness or… Read More
Rock Climbing with Kids
American Alpine Institute
...Gym Perhaps the best way to introduce a child to climbing is through a rock gym. There are often two… Read More
Father and Son in the Alps: Climbing the Alps Trilogy
American Alpine Institute
AAI Program Coordinator It began with a promise. John Elley, a 54-year-old entrepreneur and resident of Camano Island, WA,… Read More
Selecting Equipment for Waterfall Ice and Mixed Climbing
American Alpine Institute
Getting equipped for waterfall ice climbing, a highly equipment-intensive activity, used to be easy. You just had to buy some… Read More
Physical Conditioning for Mountaineering Expeditions
American Alpine Institute
...aerobic, and muscular training. Wear a helmet! Climbing: Rock climb and do some ascents of peaks and routes appropriate for… Read More
North Cascades Climbing and Mountaineering Objectives: From Beginner Routes to Advanced Adventures
American Alpine Institute
...Ruth Mountain, Ruth Glacier – Glacier travel, 2 days Ruth is a gentle mountain amidst some of the most rugged… Read More
Best Mountaineering and Climbing books
American Alpine Institute
Level Up Your Mountain Skills: The Ultimate Outdoor Reading List Whether you’re dreaming of your first summit or honing advanced… Read More
Simul-Climbing Technique
American Alpine Institute
Simul-climbing is an advanced climbing technique where two climbers move up a route at the same time while tied to… Read More
Footwear for Mountaineering and Climbing
American Alpine Institute
AAI Instructor and Guide Comprehending, let alone attempting to summarize and explain, all of the various approaches to selecting… Read More