Posts Tagged ‘Climbing’

How to Rock Climb : How to Tie Your Climbing Harness Using the Rewoven Figure 8 Knot

Learn how to tie in to your climbing harness, using a rewoven figure 8 knot for rock climbing in order to stay locked into your hiking gear, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing video series. Expert: Brandon Huff Contact: www.rockquest.com Bio: Brandon Huff has been rock climbing since he was sixteen years old. He has instructed hundreds of students over the course of the last five years. Filmmaker: Jason Sager

Indoor Rock Climbing Basics : Using a Hanging Board when Indoor Rock Climbing

Learn what a hanging board is and how to use a hanging board for indoor rock climbing in this free rock climbing video lesson. Expert: Hal Thureson Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.

Indoor Rock Climbing for People With Disabilities : Finding Equipment for Adaptive Rock Climbing

Finding equipment for adaptive rock climbing can be tough, but many large climbing outfitters are stocking the right gear already. Learn where to get climbing gear for use at arock climbing wall in this free video on indoor climbing. Expert: Suzy Shrare Contact: www.Splore.org Bio: Suzy Shrare has been helping people with disabilities have fun with indoor rock climbing for a few years with the organization Splore. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

Bestselling Mammut Pro Climbing Shoes

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Indoor Rock Climbing Basics : Tips for Indoor Rock Climbing Holds

Learn about different rock climbing holds and how to do holds for indoor rock climbing in this free rock climbing video lesson. Expert: Hal Thureson Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.

“Climbing Island Peak” Fredtrip’s photos around Chukhung, Nepal (blogs on climbing island peak)

Preview of Fredtrip’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Chukhung, Nepal Entry Title: “Climbing Island Peak” Entry: “Nov 10: Tengboche – Dingboche (4400m) I left Tengboche at around 7am, crossed a Rhododendron forest on the way down then went back up towards Dingboche. There, at Moonlight Guest House I met an English trekker who was going to Pheriche, a village 30min away, for an “altitude talk” from the medical unit installed there. After getting a Sherpa stew (local loaded soup with potatoes, noodles, rice, beans, vegetable..) and as it was only 2pm I joined him as it would be good knowing more about that stuff. Every year trekkers die from altitude sickness. On my way back from Pheriche I met this herder who told me having climbed the Everest. Here is what I learnt about AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness): Basically the higher you go the lower the air pressure, meaning less oxygen for every breath. So the lungs breath faster to compensate. Problem is they expel more CO2 too which tend to lower the pH in the blood. The body can only function at a certain pH and a lower pH at high altitude has severe consequences. The body will do everything to balance the pH, including killing itself… Symptoms are headache, loss of appetite, sleepless nights and lethargy. Further complications include getting HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema) and HACE (c …

readers digest version of multiple weather exposed spectra climbing sling tests.wmv

this is a splicing together of all of todays spectra climbing sling tests….for those who don’t want to listen to me yak in the individual videos. In general it just describes what is being tested and shows the pull and final result. For more details see each indivudual video for each load test. Leave your comment, criticisms or concerns… if they are constructive and in good spirit, they are welcome. Thanks for watching!

Rock Climbing : How to Tie In on a Rock Climbing Wall

To tie in on a rock climbing wall, first use a follow-through figure-eight knot on the two tie-in loops and secure it with a safety or fisherman’s knot. Tie in properly for rock climbing, sure to consult professional instruction, with safety information from an experienced rock climber and stunt man in this free video on extreme sports. Expert: Scott Keisling Contact: www.climbon.biz Bio: Walter Scott Kiesling has been rock climbing for more than 25 years, and he currently owns the climbing facility called “Climb On!” in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

First time climbing (boring do not watch)

My friend Moluam teaching me how to use climbing gear for the first time on a small coconut tree. Sorry no sound

Trango climbing in Red Rocks

Although our tireless sales rep, Ryan Bandy, is endlessly traveling the country while staying in touch with our customers, he always seems to find enough time to get some climbing in! Here are some pics from a recent trip to Red Rocks.