Archive for the ‘Climbing Techniques’ category
Let’s face it, we all want to climb well. The feeling of nailing a hard route is second to none. To achieve consistent results, it’s essential to learn those climbing techniques, do that training, eat and sleep right. Here’s where we share the knowledge to help you get there. If you have climbing techniques, diet tips or training advice that you would like to share, drop us an email at: gareth(at)rockclimbinguk.co.uk.
How to prepare for an expedition
Those long hours of overtime at work are worth it when you know you’ll soon be jetting off to somewhere far more exotic. There’s nothing as exciting as going on expedition (though Beyonce inviting you out for dinner might come close!). But, in reality, there’s much to do before you board your flight. The success [...]
Climbing techniques – getting the best out of your climbing shoes
There are some climbs where good friction between shoe and rock is absolutely vital, and they’re almost impossible to complete without it. Climbing in Singapore on granite, I’ve found a few instances where I’ve had to trust steeply sloping footholds which I would rarely have trusted previously. To gain the required amount of friction on [...]
Climbing techniques – hand jamming
Continuing with our climbing basics series, designed for those of you who are new to climbing, this week we’re going to look at the various types of hand jam. Jamming is used where the rock features a crack in which you can jam your hand, fist, finger or in some cases forearm, rather than pulling [...]
How to safely lower off from a sport climb
Lowering off from a sport climb isn’t always as easy as it is at the climbing wall. Knowing a few techniques can make the difference between an enjoyable day’s climbing and a trip to A&E. via BMC – Equipment Advice. A good video here from the BMC, showing the correct way to lower off from [...]
Climbing techniques – assisted hoist
If you find yourself in a position where your second is completely stuck, this video from MLTUK provides useful instruction on helping them out with an assisted hoist. Assisted hoist from Steve Long on Vimeo. Watching videos or reading climbing techniques is not a substitute for proper instruction. Climbing can be a dangerous activity. We [...]
Basic climbing techniques: Hand holds ‘Sidepull’
This is the sixth episode in our climbing basics series, designed for those of you out there who have just got into climbing. We’re continuing with hand holds this week. This time we’re covering the ‘side pull’. What is a side pull? A side pull is a hold where the direction of pull is to [...]
Climbing techniques – Prusiking up a rope
Another great instructional video from MLTUK. This video is taken from the Self Rescue for Climbers DVD by Steve Long, it demonstrates how to ascend a rope using a prusik (well 2 actually). Watching videos or reading climbing techniques is not a substitute for proper instruction. Climbing can be a dangerous activity. We would always [...]
Basic climbing techniques: Hand holds ‘Mono’
This is the fifth episode in our climbing basics series, designed for those of you out there who have just got into climbing. We’re continuing with hand holds this week. This time we’re covering the mono. What is a mono? A mono is a small pocket in which you can only fit a single finger. [...]
Climbing techniques – abseiling past a knot
You might occasionally find yourself in a situation where you have to tie 2 lengths of rope together to abseil more than the length of a single rope. This means that at some point in the descent you’ll have to pass the knot. This fantastic video from Steve Long at MLTUK shows how to safely [...]
Review of the intro to Craig Watson’s climbing Psychology workshops
Last week I was invited to meet Craig at Harrogate Wall to hear his introductory talk about his upcoming series of workshops on the mental aspects of climbing. The aims of the workshops are to get climbers to improve their mental strength in relation to climbing, with a view to helping with: Improving climbing performance [...]
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