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Climbing Jack's Rake

In: Mountain/Rock Climbing

By: Jane Hodgson

Jack's Rake is one of the English Lake District's most popular rock scrambles. Climbing 150m it ascends the face of Pavey Arc in the Langdale Pikes near Ambleside more...

Rock Climbing On Cyprus

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Jane Hodgson

Alikou is easily accessed from the Paphos - Polis road and has several easy sport and traditional rock climbing routes making it ideal for children and beginners. more...

Best Rock Climbing Areas in Cyprus

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Jane Hodgson

Gerakopetra, also known as Eagles Crag, provides 35 sport climbing routes on quality rock. The crag is easily accessed from the Polis to Paphos road. more...

Sport Climbing in Mazama

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Larissa Keeler

Interested in learning to climb outdoors? Fun Rock and Prospector are the perfect sport climbing sites for you. more...

Rock Climbing in Cyprus

In: Mountain/Rock Climbing

By: Jane Hodgson

One of the best sport climbing areas in Cyprus, Dhiarizou North and South are situated to north east of Paphos and offer quality rock climbing on limestone. more...

Rock Climbing Carabiners 101

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Min-ju Chiang

Not all rock climbing carabiners are created equal. Learn the basic differences between the carabiners and become a safer climber. more...

Improve at Climbing by Muscle & Mental Training

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Learn to identify and train five common climbing weaknesses. Areas covered include pull power, grip strength, endurance, climbing technique, and mental issues. more...

Climbing Lock-Off Exercises for Stronger Triceps

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Triceps exercises for stronger triceps should be a part of every climbing workout program. Learn climbing-specific triceps exercises to improve climbing lock-off power. more...

Climbing the Lake District's Pillar Rock

In: Mountain/Rock Climbing

By: Anthony Toole

Of all the Cumbrian mountain summits, three are reserved strictly for the rock climber: Napes Needle, Scafell Pinnacle and Pillar Rock. more...

Rock Climbing Technique, Resting While Climbing

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Rock climbers should include learning how rest effectively in any climber workout plan. Learn how to use climbing resting technique to get better at climbing, now. more...

Great Gable, Birthplace of British Rock Climbing

In: Mountain/Rock Climbing

By: Anthony Toole

The highest British mountains rise to little over 4,000 feet. Yet British climbers have contributed as much to mountaineering as have those from any other nation. more...

Rock Climbing Technique Training Workout Program

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Get better at rock climbing by using a rock climbing training program. Components include training climbing techniques such as good footwork, among other key focus areas. more...

Opposing Muscle Groups Climbing Training Program

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Every climbing training plan should include exercises to balance opposing muscle groups. Use exercise bands to add the five exercises below to any rock climbing workout. more...

Stretches for Rock Climbers, When/Why to Stretch

In: Rock Climbing (general)

By: Alli Rainey

Regular stretching can improve rock climbing performance. Learn the benefits of stretching, when to stretch for climbing, and five specific climbing stretching exercises. more...

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