Rock Climbing

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Sheer strength, well-balanced body and unlimited zeal for adventure, these qualities are needed for a tough, yet an exhilarating adventure sport called rock climbing. Rock climbing demands passion, determination and a strong zeal to reach your destined height. Rock climbing is relatively a modern adventure sport, started in United Kingdom in the early 60’s. The sport quickly gained popularity among working people. Due to lack of time to pursue climbing in the hills on a regular basis, they improvised the routine and dared to conquer the steep corners of the building to enliven their passion. In modern times also people can stimulate their passion by climbing on buildings in the heart of cities.

Those who have experienced mountaineering can easily identify with rock climbing. There is not much difference between them, instead of snow, rocks are involved in this sport. The thrill and excitement is same. The basic thing is to face a vertical steep rock, try to crawl on it by using your bare hands, feet and a safety rope. Sometimes crawling on a rock is quite a punishing job but the passion and magic around you always keep you in high spirit.

Modern rock climbing is categorized into three sections; first one is Free Climbing that demands skills, self-confidence and strength of feet to achieve the height. One doesn’t require too much safest equipments for climbing. Second one is Aid Climbing that involves lots of aids to reach the summit. Climbing technique is generally used to conquer the mammoth height, which otherwise can’t possible without proper gears. Third one is a combination of both aid and free climbing. Modern climbing method revolves around these method where the novice climber first undergo through free hand and after learning to use the equipments to gain height.

Rock climbing in India has turned into a major adventure sport just two decades ago. Almost all the major cities have rock climbing institutes where one can practice the basics of climbing. India has a versatile topography that offer a wide range of sites where one can execute this sporting activity. There are Aravali hills in western part of India, Western Ghats near Maharashtra have Mumbra and Dudha beyond Pune. In the north Himachal Pradesh offers exciting places like Manali, Manikaran and Rohtang Pass. And one cannot ignore the mighty rocky Chamundi hills in Karnataka.

Stirring Spots

Rock Climbing In Himachal Pradesh:In the region at Patalsu, Bharmour and Manali, rock climbing can be done at its best. Himachal Pradesh is also very popular among climbers because of its excellent environs and climate. There are mountaineering institutes in Dharamsala, Bahrmour, Narkanda, and Jipsa where you can learn the basics of rock climbing.

Rock Climbing In Uttarakhand: Garhwal Himalayas are also a very good option for rock climbing. One can venture into the Himalayas in summer and autumn. Rock climbing course are organized in Musoorie.

Rock Climbing In Rajasthan: Sariska and Mount Abu rocks are known for its rough and tough look. Idea adventurous condition in Aravali hills. Rugged rocks are well fused with the same landscape and way of life. Equipments and professional help can also be obtained.

Travel Equipments

Climbing rope
Helmets
Karabiner
Chalk
Chest harness
Harness seat
Nut
Cliffhanger
Climbing shoes
Tape slings
Friends and lot of guts.

Invaluable Suggestions

Physical fitness is essential but the state of mind is more important than anything.

Expectant mother must avoid crawling.

Any heart problem or blood pressure patient must avoid the sport.

You have a permanent physical disability, you can but it need a lots of hard work.

Before climbing take the basic lesson from a recognized institute.

Go for high top shoes with midsole.

Do not dare to try a used gears.


Where To Aim ?

Avi Industries
13/352, Shriji Sadan,
Veer Chandavarkar Road,
Matunga (E), Mumbai
Phone: 00 91 22 4143810

Ibex Equipment
B/7, 5090, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi
Phone: 00 91 11 6891367

Outdoor School
Naraina Vihar,
New Delhi 110 028
Phone: 00 91 11 5797913
Fax: 00 91 11 5798004

Wildcraft
12, 8th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore 560 011
Phone: 00 91 80 6647036



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