When you’re just starting out with rock climbing, it’s important to remember to focus on building your skills and technique first before building physical strength.
Rock climbing is a sport that simultaneously challenges your physical and mental focus, endurance, and strength. Like most sports, rock climbing started out as a predominantly male-dominated activity.
Rock climbing is equal parts challenging and exhilarating; it’s a total body and mind encompassing sport that’s enjoyed by millions of professional and amateur climbers the world over.
With a surprised and quizzical look on their face, people often ask me "why do you rock climb?", "what made you choose that sport?", and "aren't you afraid?". My reply is often, "because it's fun, chose it for health and yes sometimes I'm afraid."
