What You Need to Know!

The basics behind rock climbing is extremely simple. You are trying to climb from the bottom to the top of something. But If that was all there were to it, then you would need nothing but your body and a good pair of climbing shoes. Rock Climbing involves a great deal of highly specialized equipment. Learning to use and properly place this equipment is at least half of the sport!

Tying In
Tying In refers to the attachment of rope to the Climbing Harness. This is one of the essential Climbing Techniques in Rock Climbing and Mountaineering. Know the things to consider when doing this technique in order to ensure your safety.

Belaying Belaying
Climbing and Belaying go hand in hand. In this technique, the belayer secures the climber when he is climbing. Responsibilities of a Belayer
Belaying someone takes a lot of concentration and skill. learn some important guidelines when it comes to belays and the responsibilities of a belayer.

Leading Leading
Leading a climb means ascending while placing or attaching protection. The leader puts protection as he ascends. Once he reached the top, the second climber removes the protection as he climbs. Know more about this technique

Abseiling
Abseiling is the technique of descending steep rock. This is either done after a climb or where there is difficult access at the start of the climb.

Lowering
Lowering is also a method of descending after a climb. In this Climbing Technique, a belayer at the bottom of the rock ensures that the climber is safely lowered.