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There are various types of climbing such as rock climbing, ice climbing, buildering (climbing up the outside of tall buildings), bouldering as well as mountaineering by using various techniques to ascend mountains. Because there is so much choice climbing makes such an exciting sport for all age groups.
Rock Climbing:
Rock climbing is the most familiar form of climbing which It involves climbing up or across man-made rock walls or natural rock formations. Its goal is to reach the top, known as the summit. Like all other extreme sports, rock climbing needs proper training and knowledge of climbing techniques and also the usage of specialized equipment. It requires strength, agility and endurance and is a sport that is physically demanding as well as mentally. Rock climbers also need to have a high level of control.
Ice Climbing:
This sport involves climbing ice formations, ie.cliffs and rocks covered with ice, frozen waterfalls and icefalls. Ice climbing is generally devided into two different types alpine ice and water ice.
Alpine ice is found on mountains and is usually climbed when trying to each the summit, where as water ice is when a flow of water has frozen, it is often found on cliffs. Both types depend on weather conditions, and training on knowledge is essential for climbers.
Buildering:
Buildering is when you climb on the outside of buildings and other structures. It is also known as urban climbing. Buildering attracts huge crowds and media attention, calling it the modern day spiderman.
Climbers start with smaller sections of buildings and gradually build on there skills to accomplish larger structures. Buildering can be a dangerous sport if practised without ropes and protection. It makes training a must.
Bouldering:
This sport gains new skills in climbing, and is now a popular sport in its own right. It is a style of rock climbing used without rope and is normally restricted to very short climbs to limit serious injury. It is a great sport to develop your skills.
It is usually practised on natural or man-made boulders (a large rock). The more experienced climber can practice at the base of larger rock faces.
Topics: Climbing
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