Doing Rock Climbing Safely

Rock climbing can be enjoyable, and it can also be a great way to work out – but if you do not take the proper approach to rock climbing, it can also be a dangerous activity, which is why you should make sure you know all the proper precautions to take in order to enjoy a safe rock climbing experience. 

The first thing you should know about rock climbing is that you should always bring a crash pad with you, and you should always go climbing with a spotter; even though rock climbing might seem like a great time to “get away on your own,” you should never do this, as it can be very unsafe. 

You should also make sure that the area where you are going is regularly used by other rock climbers, as this will indicate that the area is, in fact, safe; if an area is rarely used for climbing, you could end up with loose rocks or slick rock faces that will increase the likelihood of injury. 

Another important part of safe rock climbing is wearing the right equipment; the pants or shorts you wear should allow for a great range of motion so that you are not restricted during your climb, you should carry climbing chalk to keep your fingers from becoming slick, and you should make sure you have a good pair of rock climbing shoes. 

Call Of Duty

By making these preparations, you will have all the things in place you need for a safe and successful day of climbing, but you will still need to make sure that you are careful while climbing; never rush through a route, but be sure to always maintain three points of contact with the wall, and test each rock before you use it to make sure it is safe and stable. After all, the last thing you want to do is take all the proper precautions to ensure your safety while climbing, and then to hurt yourself because you stopped taking precautions as soon as you began the actual act of climbing!