Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Training for Nigeria: Program Development & Expertise

Questionhow can you help me about the education for my club members in nigeria for rock climbing and mountaineering? I have just established tourism develo

Stuck on 5.11? Overcome Your Climbing Plateau | Jeff Trainer

Questionhello jeff.  My name is darren and i have been climbing on and off for about 6 months(i havent been outside yet just gym climbs) the last 3 mo

Rock Climbing for Kids: Beginner's Guide & Training Schedule

QuestionDear Mr. Jeff Vargen My grandson who is just 8 has a passion for rock climbing. Will you please give us advice as how to proceed without getting i

Best Climbing Spots in the Bay Area: Beyond Mt. Diablo

QuestionDear Jeff, Im fairly new to climbing (about a year), and Im still trying to figure out where I can climb. I know about/have climbed at Boyscout Roc

Understanding Rope Fall Ratings: Safety for Climbing & Rappelling

Questionwhen a rope is rated for a number of falls, what exactly does that mean, and how should i determine whether a rope would be safe for myself or anot

Rock Climbing Training: Exercises & Conditioning for Climbers

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Rock Climbing: Asking Specific Questions for Better Answers

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Key Safety Risks & Accident Prevention - Book Excerpts

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Climbing Grips: Mantles and Sloper Holds - Expert Advice

Question------------------------- Hi Jeff, Thanks for the info and the quick reply.  Im kind of new to climbing...Im not sure what a mantle is.... T

Daisy Chains in Climbing: Safety & Best Practices

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Understanding Rock Climbers: Interests, Needs & Phone Preferences

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Understanding Subcultures: Values & Identification - Sociology Insights

QuestionHi, I am doing a report on subcultures for my Sociology class. My teacher wants basic info about values and how you would reconise someone? can you

Top Roping Equipment: Essential Gear & Setup Guide

Questionwhat is the equipment that you need to set up a top rope course. the ancour at the top is a ballad. all the setting up equipment like ropes and stu

Beginner's Guide to Indoor Climbing: Advice for Rookies

QuestionI just started to climb and would like the best advice that you can give to a rookie.  I will be climbing indoors to start with and that is wh

Rock Climbing Basics: Safety, Equipment & Knots - A Beginner's Guide

QuestionDear Nicholas, We are doing a school project and i was wondering whether you could give me any basic information on rock climbing in general, safe

Beginner's Guide to Indoor Climbing: Tips & Resources

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Identifying Vintage Metal Goggles: History, Purpose & Uses

QuestionI saw the movie Death Hunt ( based in the cold Yukon). One of the actors wore a pair metal goggles with what appeared to be slices in the metal, th

Climbing Safety: Risks, Injuries, and Prevention - Expert Advice

QuestionI am currently doing a report on ice, rock, and wall climbing and since you are an expert wall and ice climber, i was wondering if you could tell m

Gri-Gri vs. Munter/Tube: Belaying Options for Trad & Multi-Pitch Climbing

QuestionSo, would you use a gri gri to belay the second on a multi pitch route or on single pitch trad, belaying from teh top (if assume that u dont mind t

Yosemite vs. Sierra vs. Pinnacles: A National Park Comparison

QuestionWhat are the differences between Yosemite, Sierras, and Pinnacles National Monument? AnswerDear Bob,   Ill be brief in answering your