You want to climb in a climbing gym and ask yourself what you should wear? In principle, it’s quite simple. For the first few sessions, normal sportswear is perfect for climbing indoors. Your clothes should not restrict your freedom of movement or get tangled up in ropes. Men usually wear … Read more
A good, reliable pair of climbing shoes is essential when climbing. Very worn out climbing shoes can be slippery and no longer offer you a good grip. Since it is not easy to find the perfect climbing shoe, you should take care of your climbing shoes so that they last … Read more
If the climber is considerably heavier than the belayer, there are some problems. The most obvious of course is the catching of a fall. With such a weight ratio, a fall can lead to dangerous situations: The belayer lifts off the ground and loses control of the climbing rope. If … Read more
No matter how hard you try, sooner or later your climbing rope gets dirty. If you think your climbing rope has become dirty, you should wash it within the next 24 hours to get the loose dirt out of your rope. But how do you wash a climbing rope properly? … Read more
Is climbing dangerous? Yeah, absolutely. Every time you climb you can hurt yourself or even die. But the latter is extremely unlikely and should not stop you from climbing! So that you can better assess the danger, I will illuminate the five most common causes of death when climbing and … Read more
Rock climbing requires a lot of equipment if you want to protect yourself against falling. In addition to the standard equipment such as the climbing rope, helmet, and harness, you will also need other things such as quickdraws, lockable carabiners and a belay device. So that you don’t lose the … Read more
Everyone knows – you don’t do any sport for a while and the pounds multiply by themselves. But you can still go climbing! You don’t have to be super fit and well trained to climb. As long as you get up a ladder, you can climb! During training in the … Read more
Are you too old to climb? Probably not! Climbing is a rather slow sport, which is about technique and strategy and not about pure muscle power or endurance. As long as you are not over 70, climbing should be no problem, otherwise in good health. Interestingly, however, mostly 30-40 year-olds … Read more
Climbing equipment is expensive. With the right care, inspection, storage and transport, you can achieve the maximum lifespan of your equipment. Every part of your climbing equipment undergoes a rigorous testing process to ensure that it serves its purpose in an emergency and that you can rely on it 100 … Read more
As a climber, you need to know when to replace your gear, as it is your life insurance on the rock. Most climbing accidents are due to improper use of climbing equipment or the use of damaged or old equipment. In this article, you will learn everything you need to … Read more
