Climbing

2007-12-30 05:24:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would love to learn the sport close to home, but don't want to buy tons of gear and travel 1/2 way across the globe only to find it's not as fun as I thought.

2007-12-30 03:16:43 · 1 answers · asked by Billy Shat 7

I am 17 and I am planning to climb Mount Rainier in August of '08 (I have nearly 8 months to train). I am physically fit and hope to train even more (I am very disciplined and committed to this goal and I am willing to put in the time and effort). I am planning to go with a company that organizes and guides climbing expeditions, so I know I will be in good hands, but I am concerned about whether Rainier is too much for a first time climber. When I spoke to the company I am climbing with, all they said is that I have to train up to the point where I can climb with a 40 pound pack. I understand that Rainier is not a terribly technical climb but I am still wondering if someone could give me some advice. Unfortunately, I am not able to do any hiking or climbing in the mountains during my training because of where I live but I will have a time period of about 2-3 weeks in Washington (prior to the climb). Is that enough time to get the experience I need in the mountains? Please help me!!

2007-12-29 16:54:07 · 1 answers · asked by na1928 1

Im going climbing with one of my guy friends and im 5'3 about 135 and he is almost 6ft and probaly has a good 60 pounds on me.

Im going to Rock'n and Jam'n. We don't have a 3rd person to anchor me down, do indoor places have devices attacted to the ground to anchor?
Im new to climbing and I think those exist, I think I remeber seeing them there when I went with my rock climbing class in school last year.

2007-12-28 11:02:42 · 3 answers · asked by RebelPrincess 6

does anyone know how much mountaineering guides make?

2007-12-27 11:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by matt 1

I was wondering if it would work.

2007-12-25 19:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by lolisfun 2

I have never done rock climbing before and I am taking an intro class that starts in 2 weeks. What should I do to prepare with the little time that I have? Will I completely embarrass myself - and how can I avoid this? :)

2007-12-25 10:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by combat baby 3

my dads taking me this weekend, and I don't know anything about it. what should I do, not do, ect. also, what knots should I know?

2007-12-23 09:32:54 · 4 answers · asked by Sophia 2

I have done it a couple times, and i am actually really good but how do i get into it? how do i do outdoor climbing? And can i climb alone?

2007-12-22 11:33:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

can someone give the steps to do a water knot for like a harness

2007-12-21 07:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tell me reasons why you hate rock climbing and if you are one than tell me the bad side of it.

2007-12-20 13:28:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, so I am going to climb everest. I know this without a doubt. But why? Why do we want to climb her? Is it stupid? The risks are sooo high. What is the motivation, for you?

2007-12-20 12:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by xterra_fourwheeling 1

Not the Palmer House hotel in Chicago.... I see this term and can't seem to fina definition for it.

2007-12-20 05:12:00 · 5 answers · asked by C.W. 1

Does anyone know a good way to make a homemade chalk sock. dont really feel like spending the money on one.

2007-12-19 12:46:10 · 7 answers · asked by beyond0085 1

Any tips tricks that sort of thing

2007-12-18 09:06:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get my partner some good climbing shoes for xmas, but Im not sure where to go.

2007-12-14 10:03:28 · 2 answers · asked by space 1

2007-12-13 22:15:15 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know a really good or popular brand for climbing carabiners?
thanks! (:

2007-12-11 16:12:10 · 9 answers · asked by caitlin™ 2

There's a tower in my neighborhood that I really want to climb to take pictures of the skyline from. It's a pretty disused tower in a pretty slow part of town. Here it is:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/91/223331531_d5b8a1cc5c_b.jpg

My question is, will I be hurt in any way by the signals being transmitted? What is the purpose of this tower, and is it safe to climb? I need advice on this.

2007-12-09 10:14:52 · 27 answers · asked by John 1 1

It can get annoying to get stuck halfway up a bolted climb. What's a convenient (and safe) way to get back down without leaving gear on that bolt hanger?

2007-12-09 09:43:53 · 5 answers · asked by Scythian1950 7

2007-12-09 05:24:52 · 7 answers · asked by Scythian1950 7

I was wondering if anybody has tried the Rock Empire Robots or the DMM or Wild country cams and what you thought about them?

2007-12-07 11:14:32 · 2 answers · asked by Nathan K 2

I'm not looking to be a mountain guide, rather I need a recognized certification for single-pitch situations,so that my company's insurance policy will allow me to take my clients cragging. Anyone know any schools that offer that? I'm in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, but I would obviously be willing to travel for this.

2007-12-07 01:53:18 · 3 answers · asked by MetalMaster4x4 5

anyone know where to buy telephone pole climbing pegs

2007-12-06 07:08:17 · 8 answers · asked by Victor S 2

2007-12-05 07:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by chicho 2

These routes are just to the left of the famed "Crest Jewel 5.10a" on North Dome which I followed several years ago. One of these may be the top of the "Royal Arches Route" which starts on the Valley floor, but I don't want to do the entire "Royal Arches", I want to approach from the Tioga highway side and end the route back at the top of North Dome.

2007-12-05 06:04:01 · 1 answers · asked by TahoeT 6

I climb mostly on granite / moderate trad routes.

2007-12-05 05:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by Tarmack 2

I was on a site a week or so ago, I think it was Planetfear and I stumbled across a picture of a girl with a really nice tatoo on her shoulder bouldering. And she had this bouldering mat with a really nice cover. I don't remember the name of the company that make them, although it was given. I don't remember anything about the picture other than what I've just said. Does anyone know any companys that make cool bouldering mats?

2007-12-05 01:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by garion b 4

2007-12-04 08:57:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering ?

2007-12-04 06:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous