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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Climbing' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Climbing Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Climbing 1. Thailand Rock Climbing - By: Michael Russell Mention Thailand and images of beaches, elephants and Bangkok come to mind. Less known is the fact Thailand rock climbing is some of the best in the world. Thailand Rock Climbing Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is bordered by Cambodia, Burma and Laos in the nort... Featured ArticleJournaling - Recording Your Rock Climbing Trips Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and get a heck of a view. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a journal for rock climbs.Journal Rock ClimbsTake a minute to give some consideration to your most recent rock climbing experience. What sticks out in your mind? Did you go bouldering at Joshua Tree for the weekend? Hit Red River Gorge in Kentucky? Now think about the first time you ever went rock clim ...
Read full story 2. Strength Training For Climbing - By: Michael Russell In climbing, there is an old adage stating that "climbing is the best training for climbing," an adage used by many to make excuses for not training outside of climbing. I personally disagree with this philosophy as I will explain. When we are speaking of the exact skills needed i... 3. Some Questions And Answers For Climbing Kilimanjaro - By: Michael Russell There is only room here to cover this subject in brief; bellow are a few questions commonly asked about climbing Kilimanjaro. We hear the Marangu route is overcrowded and should be avoided? Marangu route must be booked in advance, this route uses huts for accommodation and t... 4. Selecting The Right Climbing Gear: Harness - By: Michael Russell A climbing harness attaches you to your climbing rope, so it's important that you know what harness you will need for the type of climbing youll be doing. Your harness should fit your body shape for comfort and safety. There are three general styles of climbing harnesses: Alpine, Sport, and multi-pu... 5. Rock Climbing Walls - By: Michael Russell Going on rock climbing expeditions can be expensive. And sometimes when the weather or climate does not permit outdoor climbing, enthusiasts just have to have an alternative activity that captures the thrill of climbing to some degrees. To address this, rock climbers have invented the ro... 6. Rock Climbing: Start Local And Go Global - By: Michael Russell Many people are drawn to the sport of rock climbing because it allows them the opportunity to see the world from a unique vantage point. If you are a fitness buff who loves to travel, rock climbing can help you indulge your passion for exploration while you push yourself to reach your athletic goals... 7. Rock Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences - By: Michael Russell Rock climbing is a great way to escape the rat race, live on the edge and get a heck of a view. Alas, your rock climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a rock climbing journal. Rock climbing Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to y... 8. Rock Climbing Gear - By: Michael Russell There are a number of different outdoor sports that people enjoy. For those who enjoy adventure, Rock climbing offers the most challenging experience of all outdoor activities. An experienced rock climber knows how important it is to have good quality rock climbing gear. A ser... 9. Rock Climbing - Christmas Gift Ideas - By: Michael Russell We all know someone who's idea of a good time is hanging off cliffs. If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for a rock climbing enthusiast, here's some unique rock climbing gift ideas. Rock Climbing Gift Ideas You can always tell a rock climber by their appearance... 10. Rock Climbing Basics - By: Michael Russell Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport and one that is growing in popularity. Today, people of all ages are taking up this fun but physically demanding activity. Many aspects of rock climbing appeal to those partaking in this sport, but one thing which stands out most is that this is an ... 11. Rock Climbing Areas In Ky - Kentucky - By: Michael Russell Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the greater Red River Gorge area is over 26,000 acres. The Red River runs for approximately 20 miles through the area. The area around the river is rife with rock climbing opportunities with multi-pitch walls, boulders and climbing roofs to try out yo... 12. Rock Climbing - By: Michael Russell My friends and I went rock climbing during the summer and it was the highlight of the entire summer for me. At the start, I thought to myself, what's the big deal about climbing a bunch of rocks. I never realized that it could turn out to be such a satisfying experience. My friends say th... 13. Mount Chimborazo: Climbing Glaciers Near The Equator - By: Michael Russell The climb up the glaciers to the summit of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador isn't considered highly technical. Technically, it is mountaineering, but how hard could it be, considering that I went to 20,600 feet the first time I used crampons and an ice axe? Okay, I had used them o... 14. Mountain, Ice And Rock Climbing Gift Ideas - By: Michael Russell Some people just have the urge to climb up and up. If you're giving gifts to a climber, here are a few mountain, ice and rock climbing gift ideas. Climbing Gifts You can usually identify a climber at an early age. You come home from work and the energetic two year o... 15. Mountain Climbing Snafu - By: Michael Russell Beginners in any adventure activity are prone to some hilarious mistakes. To those that make the mistakes, they aren't all that humorous and can result in a lot of ego smashing ribbing from fellow adventurers. If you are one of these snafu committing newbies, take heart. It happens to all of us.... 16. Mountain Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences - By: Michael Russell Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing journal for your adventures. Mountain Climbing Journals Take a minute to give some co... 17. Mountain Climbing Over Molehills - By: Michael Russell Someone has said that the greatest cause of ulcers is mountain-climbing over mole-hills! Is that the way you get your exercise? Many folks allow themselves to be thrown off course by minor or imaginary threats. Often they interpret these as life-or-death, or do-or-die situations. They put so... 18. Mountain Climbing Gear - By: Michael Russell Mountain climbing is a very popular sport. It is very exciting, adventurous and fun, provided you do it the right way. Mountaineering depends on your route, your partner and your level of expertise. Mountain climbing can also be very risky, as much depends on the weather, the mountain, a... 19. Life Rocks When In Good Company Rock Climbing Joshua Tree National Park - By: Michael Russell Life Rocks When in Good Company Rock Climbing Joshua Tree National Park Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com Read this entire feature FREE with photos at http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/sports02/climb/joshua/joshua.html Why am I rock cl... 20. Journaling - Recording Your Rock Climbing Trips - By: Michael Russell Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and get a heck of a view. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a journal for rock climbs. Journal Rock Climbs Take a minute to give some consideration to your most rece... 21. It's Not Your Father's Climbing Frame! - By: Michael Russell When I was growing up, the metal jungle gym in our backyard made ours the most popular play spot in the neighbourhood. Built of tubular steel in bright orange and yellow, it was a honeycombed hexagon that provided days of climbing, swinging and acrobatic fun. These days, the jungle gym i... 22. Introduction To Rock Climbing - By: Michael Russell If you have ever been rock climbing before then you will know that it is not a very easy sport, in fact you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and require practice, like anything else, to get... 23. Indoor Rock Climbing - How Rock Climbing Can Help You Chisel Your Physique - By: Michael Russell It was a humbling moment, indeed. At the time, I felt like I was higher than a mountain. I was running five miles every morning, laboring through a hard day of strenuous work every day, then hitting the gym every night. I could rip out pushups in three-digit sets, grind through a s... 24. Ice Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences - By: Michael Russell Ice climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and live on the edge. Alas, your ice climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a ice climbing journal for your adventures. Ice Climbing Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your mo... 25. Ice Climbing Gear - By: Michael Russell Ice climbing is a very adventurous and exciting sport. It involves climbing frozen formations of ice, such as ice falls, frozen waterfalls and glaciers. It can also be dangerous without expertise and the right kind of equipment. Since ice climbing is done on very high mountains, it is be... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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