Climbing is more than just scaling rocks; it’s about conquering challenges, fostering togetherness, and discovering the joy of being in the moment. For the Lee family, climbing became the perfect family activity that brought them closer and allowed them to establish daily routines that were both exciting and fulfilling. A […]
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Climbing, with its promise of adventure, physical challenge, and camaraderie, has become an irresistible draw for individuals looking to add excitement to their lives. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aimee and her husband Jodie Capps for www.RockClimbingForWomen.com. They are a dynamic couple whose journey into climbing sheds light […]
Even though this is a Rock Climbing for Women website, the content and rock climbing are not exclusive only to women. We invite and encourage everyone who loves climbing or is interested in trying. The rock-climbing community is filled with amazing and thoughtful individuals. Climbing is a fun activity with […]
This is an article of appreciation, relishing the moment of what life has to offer, and accepting the contribution of my loved ones who went the extra mile to show how much they love me. What an amazing weekend learning at Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School. My husband planned […]
Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo, is around the corner. Rock Climbing will make the first debut. The dates are from July 24 to August 9, 2020. Rock climbing will include three disciplines of competitive climbing: bouldering, lead, and speed. For sport climbing at the 2020 Summer Olympics, forty (40) spots […]
Is rock climbing for women? This was not the first question I asked myself when I started climbing. My first question was am I strong enough? However, both questions are related. I observed males climbed more frequently than females. There were not many women because it required upper body strength […]
Rock Climbing Shoe Reviews There are so many climbing shoe brands out there. How do you know what to choose from? In this article, we will cover four different popular brands of climbing shoes with asymmetric shape for beginners to intermediate climbers. If comfort is your concern, these are shoes […]
There are new sports in town for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In the 2016 decision, Rock climbing was one of the five new events (baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, surfing, & climbing) reported by Climbing.com. It was believed that these events were chosen to attract more interests among young audiences. […]
What equipment needed for rock climbing, especially outdoor? Now that you may have been climbing indoors for a while and would like to have the experience of climbing outdoor. You may wonder what additional equipment do I need to be able to climb outdoor or what is my next step […]
As rock climbing becoming more popular over time, I see more couples climbing together. It is a great date night for couples instead of the traditional going out with a movie and dinner. In general, the ladies are lighter and smaller than the gentlemen so there is a difference in […]
Wondering what to wear for rock climbing? Are there rock climbing apparel available? For the most part, you can wear anything that is comfortable to work out in. I find that rock climbing culture is very relaxed and laid back. It has a certain surfer, skateboarder, or mountain biker ambiance. […]
If you are already familiar with top rope belaying, the next belaying challenge is to learn how to lead belay. It is not necessary to know how to climb lead to be the lead belayer but it is useful so you can understand, relate, and anticipate the climber’s next move. […]
Crack Climbing Gloves Reviews Are you hooked on crack climbing yet? Isn’t it fun? I am only barely introduced to crack climbing since my last outdoor trip to Looking Glass in North Carolina and I think it is awesome. I have not experienced the extreme pain of the jamming technique […]
Is there such a thing as rock climbing gloves? Yes! There are special gloves just for climbing. If we use our hands to climb, do we really need them? The answer can be subjective. In this article, I will share my thoughts on why we would want a pair of […]
If you are new to climbing, you may wonder what is an assisted braking belay device? First of all, a belay device is a piece of small mechanical climbing equipment made out of aluminum or an alloy to act as a friction brake for rock climbing. There are three types: […]