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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:21 AM

Without supervision and guidance, rock climbing can be a very dangerous sport. It requires a variety of equipment and gear, which are created to ensure safety. By learning, how to use the gear efficiently, a Rock Climber can protect him from injuries. Climbing Ropes A Single Rope- The most common rope used in rock climbing is the single rope, which can be used in a variety of techniques and routes. The single rope is popular among climbers for its simplicity, even though the maximu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:20 AM

Mountain climbing is said to be an extreme sport, as it is full of hazards and risks. Ever wondered how it would feel climbing the tallest mountain in the world and dealing with biting-cold with very less oxygen? If you enjoy such thrills mountain climbing is just for you. You can take up this sport as a hobby or an adventurous challenge. However, before you 'set foot' into this sport, you ought to know that mountaineering or mountain climbing has a fair share of accidents you can avoi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:19 AM

Environmental groups and rock climbers are always at loggerheads because of the impact of rock climbing on the environment. There have been numerous instances, wherein rock climbers are accused of venturing into secured natural territories, and mistreated the organisms and rocks that are there. However, with the changing times, rock climbers are conscious and carry out minimal climbing. Rock climbers hammer bolts on climbing routes and in the process deface the nature of rocks. In additi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:19 AM

A hobby is a favorite leisure pursuit one wishes to venture over and over again. May be it is for the thrill or the adventure; hobbies like rock climbing are followed by many. If you are planning to take up rock climbing as a hobby or sport, make sure, you follow all the guidelines for ensuring your safety. Everything from the helmet to the shoes should be checked to ensure, they don't give in when you are climbing. There are many instances, wherein rock climbers were injured. The injuries ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:18 AM

Rock climbing, a popular hobby in England and Germany, became established as a sport in the end of the nineteenth century. The sport has gained critical acclaim and admiration from the media, especially for the dare-devilry stunts and guts, it involves. Ever since, more and more athletes showed interest, it soon gained popularity and became declared as a world sport. The earliest form of this sport was practiced in Colorado in the nineteenth century. A popular pass-time for the local publ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:11 AM

For avid rock climbers, finding a decent climb is the most important outlook in the sport. Some of the most beautiful and scenic rock climbing destinations is not too far away from the city, which allows a greater participation from amateurs and professionals. Here is a list of some of the great rock climbing destinations, where some are just a day trip away and others a weekend escape. Let's start with 'City of Rocks National Reserve', located to the south of Idaho, and i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:07 AM

Rock Climbing is a sport that involves climbing precipices and scaling rock faces. Often pursued as a hobby, rock climbing includes the usage of specialized equipment and techniques. Rock Climbing can be conducted using a variety of different variations and styles. Among the most popular styles, enthusiasts and athletes use traditional Rock Climbing and Sport Climbing. Given below is an overview of the variety of styles that can be used in Rock climbing. Traditional Climbing more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 8:28 PM

A popular sport, rock climbing requires its athlete to scale precipices and angular rock faces. Often pursued as a hobby, rock climbing includes the usage of specialized equipment and a variety of techniques. Rock climbing techniques are methods of performing ascents, using the knowledge in the main Rope Systems, hand holds and belaying methods. Rope Systems in rock climbing Rope systems for rock climbing are of three types: . Single Rope System, . Double Rope system, <... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Corbin Newlyn @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 3:49 AM

Riding an ATV can be an enjoyable hobby, with quite a bit of challenging and scenic trails around for exploration on your all-terrain vehicle. On certain occasions, though, people want to do a little more than just basic riding, but are searching for a larger thrill out of riding their all-terrain vehicle. Competitively racing your all-terrain vehicle or trying to do ATV stunts can be exhilarating, but this type of sport also presents some dangers. In particular doing stunts with an ATV s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:27 PM

For a passionate athlete, competition is the only medium through which he can test his ability. Competition offers the athlete an opportunity to establish himself in his field. By stating how important competition is for an athlete, you realize that when participating in a competition, nothing less that complete physical and mental preparation is required. You would need to follow strict training schedules, which may involve both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. If you are participating i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:22 PM

Indoor rock climbing is the only sport that requires co-ordination between all five senses. The sport demands strength and endurance much more that any other physical sport. It also requires mental composure more than any strategy game. For many the sport may seem easy, but rock climbing needs continuous guidance from the basics till you finally reach the top. Besides, rock climbing requires constant surveillance and guidance from coaches and experts. Every aspect of the sport needs to b... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:22 PM

Unless they are addicted to being confined in a gym, a majority of rock climbers become conscious about the association they have with their environment. As rock climbers, we make the most of the environment for our recreation and have got to play our part in maintaining it for the generations to come. Our right of entry to a lot of climbing regions is based on the way in which we take care of those regions. Therefore, it is extremely vital to recognize what we are supposed to do to make sure th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 12:57 PM

Rock climbing is seen as the most challenging adventure sport these days. More and more people are getting attracted towards this sport. The reason for this is because it allows people to challenge themselves, get some exercise and do this with the benefits of enjoying fresh and clean mountain air. Which other sports gives you so much and much more. The advantage of rock climbing is that it can be done both indoors and outdoors. For all the nature lovers, outdoor climbing is the way to g... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 12:42 PM

Visualize a 1,000 foot tall expanse of upright, continuous, flawless glass. If you were asked to climb it, it would not at all be possible unless you had suction cups on your hands as well as feet. Now visualize a 1,000 foot tall expanse of an upright rock wall, which is full of cracks and protrusions that are very evident and simple to locate. This would enable you to climb the rock just the way in which you climb a ladder. Rock climbing at all times lies at some point in the midst of these two... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 12:40 PM

A rock-climbing wall is the best solution to your regular gym woes, as it considered exercise for the whole-body. It is a fantastic workout, with maximum pressure laid on the athlete's back and overall physique. If you are looking for methods to include this exercise in your daily routine and don't have enough time to do so, the best possible option is to bring the exercise home. All you need to do is to build a miniature rock-climbing wall at home. A rock-climbing wall would r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 12:39 PM

After rock-climbing became popular as a sport in Europe and the United states, the manufacture and design of rock-climbing walls has evolved to a large extent. Many sports and specialist centers throughout Europe have dedicated people researching on the perfect climbing wall. Climbing is considered as an exciting and energetic challenge, and has been gradually shifted to gyms, where it is used as a medium for exercise. The designing of a climbing wall is a complex process, where more importance ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 12:16 PM

Free climbing as a sport has become extremely popular with over hundreds of people following the sport in the United States alone. Free climbing, also known as Rock climbing involves climbing up rocks by making use of particular equipment for safety. Over the years it has become more and more popular due to the improvement in climbing equipment. Rock Climbing Equipment: Even though a person can climb a rock without making use of any equipment, it is not easy to climb without getting harm... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 11:56 AM

Rock climbing is one of the most popular adventure sports in the world. It requires strength, stamina and a keen awareness towards one's surroundings. This sport is characterized by climbing sharp rock structures vertically. There is a lot of danger involved in this sport, which is one of the reasons why sports enthusiasts just can't get enough of it. It is absolutely necessary for a climber to know the various climbing procedures and techniques in order to complete a climb safely. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 11:41 AM

The main aim is to 'hit the highest point' of your performance level on the competition day. In order to reach this point, you have to commence training activities approximately two months before the competition starts. Over and above your habitual training, you have to start targeting particular muscle enhancing methods like anaerobic aerobics, as well as focus on particular muscle groups for the climbing activity. You must eat good nutritious food and follow a particular targeted tra... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 26th August 2007 @ 12:08 AM

If you've tried surfing and want to give it a go for real, then you have a number of options as to how to get equipped. Online surf shops give you convenience, savings and extended product lines, which are ideal if you are buying in bulk. Visiting a bricks-and-mortar surf shop gives you a personalised service, the chance to try things on, and the atmosphere of surf passion that devotees to the sport exude. However, unless you have money to throw around, there's no reason why yo... more...