Friday, December 16, 2016

Rock Climbing Basics




As president of XQ Institute, Matthew Lorin is responsible for the nonprofit’s strategic leadership and his functions at the education-focused organization include establishing long-range goals and managing the operating budget. In his leisure time, Matthew Lorin enjoys outdoor activities like sailing, especially in Chatham, Massachusetts, as well as rock climbing ever since his time in Annapurna and Everest.

For thrill-seekers also looking to get a good workout, rock climbing might be the answer. According to REI, here are a few steps to follow if you’re a beginner:

1. Get a guide. A guide can be a professional that you pay or just friends with rock climbing experience. You might be able to find a rock climbing gym that can teach the essentials.

2. Pick a type of climbing. There are three basic types: indoor rock-climbing, bouldering (which is perfect for the height-adverse), or outdoor top-rope climbing. Each offers advantages and disadvantages - conduct research to figure out which is right for your lifestyle.

3. Collect climbing gear. You’ll want to invest in rock climbing shoes, a helmet, and climbing harness as well as climbing ropes and a belay device. Learn more about the kind of gear you’ll need at rei.com/learn.

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