Climbing Wall Harness Safety: Preventing Upside-Down Repels

QuestionI work at a kids camp and we have a 32 foot climbing wall. I understand your expertise is rock climbing, but my question is about harness safety. S

Free Climbing: Definition, Techniques, and History

Questionis it currently acurate/popular to define free climbing both as ropeless ascent of what could otherwise be considered a multi pitch wall; as well a

Top 10 Highest Peaks in the World - Heights & Locations

Question Would you please give the list of the 10 highest peaks in the world along with their heights? AnswerI have found the information you were looking

Best Climbing Holds for Kids: Size & Recommendations

QuestionAlthough Ive enjoyed rock climbing on vacation im not much of a climber.   We are remodeling a house and my wife and I thought it would be fu

Quickdraw Safety: Proper Gate Orientation for Climbers

QuestionWhat is the correct way to use a quickdraw?  I have always used the up the back out the front method for sport climbs so that as I fall off,

Common Rock Climbing Injuries: A Guide for Students

Questionhi i am at college studying a college course we have to find out what are the most common injuries in rock climbing?   AnswerDear Carly, For

Playground Safety: Climbing Structures & Overhangs - Expert Advice

QuestionI am doing a project at my elementary school(ages 3-11)and I was concerned about some of the issues. A couple of things that I am concerned about a

Wall Climbing: Expert Insights & FAQs for Presentations

QuestionHi, Im Natasha. I need to do a power point presintation for my computer class in school. the subject for my presintation is Project 6, Which is a

Climbing Strength Training: Exercises for Grip, Back, Legs & Arms

Question   Can you give me some advise on some exercises to build strength in climbing.Grip,backstregth,leg strength,and arm strength.  &nbs

Safety Planning for a First-Ascent Climbing Event at Zuma Rock, Nigeria

QuestionI am organising a clmbing event in Nigeria, at a giant rock known as Zuma Rock, this rock has never been climbed before so i,ll like to know what s

Never Too Old to Start Hiking: A 40-Year-Old's Guide

QuestionHow old is too old to start? Im a 40 year old out of shape desk jockey, but in 5 years Id like to climb in the Sierras. Thanks. AnswerI think any

Rock Climbing Expert Witness | Program & Safety Standards

QuestionI am looking for a rock climbing wall expert to testify on a facilities program, procedures and if it met and exceeded the standard of care in the

Understanding Climbing Slings: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI apologize but I am new to rock climbing and everywhere I have read they have told me that I needed to purchase a few 120cm Slings as an essential

Rope Safety & IUAA Approval: Expert Advice for Firefighters

Question------------------------- Followup To Question -  dear friend: the question is: should I tell firemen not to use these ropes from spain (I

Rope Safety & IUAA Approval: Expert Advice

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - dear friend: the question is: should I tell firemen not to use these ropes from spain (I do no

Rock Climbing for Beginners: Age, Gender & Accessibility

QuestionHi nicholas, i am a student in australia doing an assignment on rock climbing and i need to know the age group of people that do rock climbing (wal

A History of Rock Climbing: Origins and Early Pioneers

QuestionWhen and where did did rock climbing begin? Who was the master mind? AnswerDear Whitney----Brits in the Lake District invented rock climbing in t

Why Climb? A Beginner's Guide & Insights from a Veteran

QuestionI am a new climber (started through a friend a few months ago) who has dove headfirst into the sport because i love exploring outdoors so much. I w

Rock Climbing: Essential Advice for Beginners - Quality Instruction

QuestionWhat advice would you give to those that are just starting out in the sport? AnswerKyle the most important thing is quality instruction.  Tak

Self-Belaying System Design Survey for Rock Climbing

QuestionI am in an engineering class at Martin Luther King High School and am working on a product for rock climbing. My partners and I would like to desig