Posts Tagged ‘Climbing’

“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.

Selecting Climbing Shoes

www.spadout.com Tips on selecting climbing shoes.

Selecting a Climbing Helmet

www.spadout.com Tips on selecting a climbing helmet.

Rock Climbing : Basics of Rock Climbing

The basics of rock climbing include knots that are used to tie in, belaying skills to keep a partner from falling and conditioning to keep the body warm and limber. Get prepared for rock climbing before starting 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

Rock Climbing : Hanging Rope

Hanging rope for rock climbing involves first using the proper diameter rope for the activity, using anchors to loop the rope through and making sure that it is long enough to reach the ground. Find out how to hang rope safely, seeking professional instruction when in doubt, 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

Climbing Dyno Fall

Deadly rock climbing dyno