leading

QuestionAfter reaching the top of a short lead route can you be let down to the ground by the belayer and still manage to get the draws off of the wall An

anchors

QuestionCan you please send me a simple diagram of how to set up a belay anchor when lead climbing, what do i clip into and using what? Thanks a lot for yo

Nepal

QuestionBob, I am going to Nepal in October this year to the Khombu Region. What can you tell me about the ChoLa Pass and the conditions to expect at that

cleaning ropes

Questionhi george, im want to clean my mammut dynamic rope, in the past i have used wool wash and then i purchased a proper cleaner for climbing gear, howe

how_to_rock_climb?

QuestionGood day, My name is Lindsay and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class.  I was hoping that you might help me.  My

rappelling

QuestionI was wondering how safe it was to descend looking downward while rappelling.  Ive heard of it through friends and it doesnt sound safe Answ

strength needed?

QuestionDear Mr. Bridgeland,   I want to start climbing.  I am not very physically fit.  I am interested in taking some lessons at our

regulating rock climbing

QuestionMr. Allen, I am a student at West Virginia University. I am doing a presentation about the subject of regulating rock climbing in a certian area.

question

Questionhey! i think its really kool that you take the time to answer questions about such an awsome sport. anywayz heres mine: im a begginer rock climber

Backpacking in Florida

QuestionHi. I am going down to Miami to visit some family and I was wondering what kind of outdoors activities there are. I am interested in any type of ac

Description

QuestionI AM IN A SPORTS CLASS AND MY GROUP GOT ROCK CLIMBING AS OUR TOPIC. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD EITHER GIVE ME A WEBSITE WHERE I COULD FIND I DESC

Cochise Stronghold, beginner trad

QuestionIm heading down to the Stronghold area for Spring Break and was wondering if there was a good beginner trad route(s) or a beginner sport climbing a

Quickdraw extenders + other things

QuestionHello! I would like to ask a few questions: 1. i have 6 10 cm quickdraws that i use in indoor climbing, I am starting to so some sport and trad r

climbing assidents

Questionwhat percentage of climbing accidents are done by beginers, intermediate climbers and advanced climbers? are serious accidents ussualy due to inexp

Roped solo climbing

QuestionHi I have recently started climbing roped solo - top-roping for now.  I am using prussics to self-belay at this stage - once I get the basics

altitude

QuestionHey there gandharv I am a Kiwi in china hoping to head to tibet for a bit of an explore ( not to adventurous) and was hoping to ask if you had any

Top roping rope care

QuestionThe weather is finally starting to break in the north east and I have been going out and climbing real rock again, I  almost forgot how hard r

rope care

QuestionThe weather is finally starting to break in the north east and I have been going out and climbing real rock again, I  almost forgot how hard r

rock climbing qualifications

Questioncan you tell me which certifications are acceptable for indoor/outdoor rock climbing instructors n USA?  have you heard of the UK SPC ( single

pyrenees guides?

QuestionWut up Em? Im headed to France with mon ami in 2 months for a week of climbing in the Pyrenees and another week in the Verdon Gorge.  I would