Plastic vs. Leather Mountaineering Boots: Which is Better?

QuestionWhy does most mountaineering guides require you to have plastic boots instead of leather? Because I just bought a $400 pair of scarpas& thteyer lea

Understanding Climbing Safety: The Role of a Rope and Proper Instruction

QuestionWould you let me know a name of equipment that is a kind of shock absorber attached to a harness when a climber falls from a wall? Im a beginner a

Guided Rock Climbing Trips for Beginners in & Around Illinois

QuestionHello. I have a question pertaining to rock climbing trips/excursions. My boyfriend is a climber, and for Christmas I would love to take him on a c

Career Path in Mountaineering & Rock Climbing: Guidance for Aspiring Professionals

Questionhi i am from mumbai. i have done a basic course in mountaineering and i would like to pursue a career in mountaineering and rock climbing. please g

Rock Climbing Anchor Safety: Harness Gear Loops - Best Practices & Risks

QuestionI am unsure whether or not you can use gear loops on a harness to tie into an anchor? how can i get further information from the web on this specif

Rock Climbing Safety: Risk Assessment & Best Practices

QuestionWhat risk assessments and safety issues need to be taken into account before rock climbing? AnswerDear David----you are rowing up the right stream

Choosing Climbing Cams & Rope Cleaning: Expert Advice

QuestionHi.  I am looking into investing a set of cams.  Do you have any suggestions as to if one brand name is better than another?  Also,

Belaying with Epilepsy: Safety & Gri-Gri Considerations for Climbers

QuestionHello, I am a novice boulderer living in Berkeley, California who would like to try sport climbing. the problem is, I dont feel comfortable belayin

Rock Climbing Research: Insights from Climbers - Marketing Research

QuestionIm writing a marketing research paper on rock climbing and I need some respondents How did you start climbing? What do you think is the most benef

Climbing Technique for Beginners: A Simple Guide

QuestionI am attending the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada) and the building my program is in has an indoor climbing wall. I just recently go

Rock Climbing Training Institutes in West Bengal: Locations & Contact Details

Questionhi, I would like to know about the names &locations with address of training institutes in the area of rockclimbing located in west bengal. bec.Mr.

Career Paths in Rock Climbing: Degrees, Certifications & More

Questionhi i really want to pursue my career in rock climbing. the problem is - i dont know what kind of diploma/degree/certificate do i ahve to have for t

Rock Climbing near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Resources & Information

QuestionHello.  I am going to Puerto Vallarta with my boyfriend who is IFMGA certified and a big time rock climber - Do you know of any nearby climbs?

Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing: Resources & Getting Started

QuestionHello! I have been interested in rock climbing for a couple of years now, but i have no knowledge of how to get started. Do you know of any good bo

Best Bouldering Shoes for Kids & Adults: A Santa's Guide

QuestionMy daughter and I just took the a weekend course at Joshua Tree (we are in Parker). Were going to be bouldering a lot for the time being, as she is

Indoor Climbing for Beginners: Safe Frequency & Avoiding Injury

Questionhi, i just started climbing indoor (ive only been 3 times, and can only complete a beginners route toproping, and can barely complete a boulder by

Rock Climbing Accidents: Understanding Falls and Potential Causes

QuestionDear Mr. Allen, Im currently participating in a Mock Trial Team. What does this have to do with rock climbing? Well, the case is about this girl (A

Setting Up a New Climbing Area: Equipment & Outreach

QuestionI got your answer and i found it very helpful, but i still have more questions to be answered. First  the site i intend to use has not being u

Transitioning to Lead Climbing: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhey! Ive been rock climbing for a couple of years now. Ive always done top rope. How do you know when youre ready to start lead climbing and how di

Understanding Rock Climbing Grades: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHey (again) Could u explain to me the whole climbing grading system (if its not too complicated). I mean all i see are numbers with decimals and i