Rock Climbing

This is a sport in which participants climb up or across a natural rock formations. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route. In its most basic form, climbing a route involves using one’s own hands and feet, with rope and safety equipments. Bouldering is the form of climbing which is performed without a rope and is normally limited to very short climbs over a crash pad.

Climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber’s strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with his or her mental control. It is a sport which demands perfect mind and body coordination. Physical and Mental benefits of climbing are numerous.

First and foremost, it helps to stay fit. It also improves flexibility, improves endurance, improves coordination, ensures balance and helps burn calories!. Among the mental benefits of climbing, it makes people confident, responsible and builds trust. It can be a dangerous sport and knowledge of proper climbing techniques and usage of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes.