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Rock Climbing Is For Those Who Are Crazy For Thrill And Risk!

Rock Climbing Is For Those Who Are Crazy For Thrill And Risk!

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Rock climbing is an activity of climbing on rocks, with the help of ropes and other equipment, that adds to the thrill of this sport that’s only for khatra-lovers!

1. Rock climbing is for the fittest (strength, focus and a spirit to push further–it requires it all).

2. Climbing will be considered an official sport for the first time in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

  1. Types of Rock Climbing:
  • Bouldering
  • Sport climbing
  • Trad climbing
  • Dry tooling
  • Big wall climbing

4. It helps to burn anywhere from 500 to 900 calories per hour.

  1. There are three techniques of rock climbing:
  • On-sight: to mount the wall without aid or any anticipation.
  • Flash: comparable to on-sighting, but the climber has past information regarding the route.
  • Redpoint: when the climber gets a free climb after having examined it first.

6. The world record in climbing velocity was begun by Czech climber Libor Hroza, Climbing a 15-meter (49-foot) speed course in 5.73 seconds during a competition in Arco, Italy.

  1. Types of Equipment required
  • Harness
  • Ropes
  • Belay system
  • Helmet
  • Chalk
  • Climbing shoes
  • Slings
  • Quick Draws
  • Nuts and Camming Devices
  • Ice Axes
  • Crampons

8. You can hire a guide to progress your skills. Hiring a guide can help you to undertake more challenges for achieving your future goals.

9. Rock climbing was founded as a recognized sport in the 1880s in England.

So, when are you planning for Rock climbing? 

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Pack your bags and get ready for some real-time, “dar ke aage jeet hai” moments!

Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta

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