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Waterval Boven climbing

Waterval Boven Climbing

Waterval Boven, which translates to Above Waterfall in Dutch, was first built in 1898 as a railroad terminal and is named for the waterfall in the Elands River. At the base of the South Hills, on the edge of the escarpment in the Drakensberg Mountains, is the settlement of Waterval Boven. It is full of historical landmarks and structures that have been designated as national monuments. Stay with Cruxcrush and explore more! The former President …

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Waterfall Rappelling

Eight Things You Should Know About Waterfall Rappelling

What Is Waterfall Rappelling? The name “waterfall rappelling” implies that it involves rappelling in waterfalls. Rappelling is the ability to safely lower yourself using a rope or two. Water rappelling is a fun activity you can do with friends or family. It is a great way to get the adrenaline going if you are looking for an adventure. In this activity, wear a harness, tie yourself to a rappelling rope, drop yourself down a waterfall …

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Backyard Rock Climbing Wall

Backyard Rock Climbing Wall

Considerations for designing your own backyard rock climbing wall. For this DIY project, we needed to think about a few things first. How tall would our rock wall be? Should it only be vertical? Or do you have a slant? What kinds of materials should we buy? Make sure to consider safety precautions for your backyard rock climbing wall. What are the best materials for outdoor use? How much did it cost to build this …

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Best Rock Climbing Websites to Follow for Latest Updates and Trends

Best Rock Climbing Websites

Best Rock Climbing Websites to Follow for Latest Updates and Trends Are you obsessed with climbing? Keeping up with the latest climbing news is a difficult task with the abundance of new websites devoted to anything from bouldering films to alpine adventures. We selected websites that offer educational content on climbing and its culture to help you streamline your time online. Here are ten websites that are worthwhile of your time. You can also follow the best …

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How To Belay Rock Climbing

How To Belay Rock Climbing

Have you climbed a few times, and do you want to take it to the next level now that you’ve got some experience under your belt? In such a case, you are going to need to learn how to belay rock climbing. When top-rope climbing, either inside or outside of a climbing gym, belaying is an essential aspect of the activity. Continue reading to get things started. Here are the top 10 rock climbing websites …

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How To Get Better At Rock Climbing

How To Get Better At Rock Climbing

Whether you’ve just purchased your first pair of rock climbing shoes or you’re a more experienced climber who has reached a plateau in your vertical development, studying how to grow better at rock climbing helps you keep a new approach and stay passionate about scaling rock. More below on how to get at rock climbing. When you first start climbing, it may appear that you are always making progress. Every day is different, thrilling, and …

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Rock Climbing Techniques

Rock Climbing Techniques

Before we head to rock climbing techniques, let’s talk about the activity. When it comes to getting into the rock climbing game, practice makes perfect. It’s an addicting activity that naturally increases muscle, induces zen-like concentration, and teaches balance. Since the early 1990s, rock climbing techniques have grown and changed. Most inexperienced climbers attempt to power up the wall with arm strength, but fall short (literally). To develop experience in rock climbing, you must return …

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Rock Climbing History

Rock Climbing History

Rock climbing history is lengthy and any serious discussion of it will undoubtedly be a marathon, not a sprint. So, have a seat and a cup of coffee as we delve into the rich and colorful rock climbing history. The Beginning People have been ascending to high elevations for food, resources, and other reasons since time immemorial. While communities and settlements at great heights may be found all over the world, and people have been …

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Rock Climbing Guide

Rock Climbing Guide

Our rock climbing guide will help climbers all around the world; those who are preparing their outdoor clothing and equipment for the climbing season now that spring has arrived. Those who are interested in conquering the challenges posed by nature will find that warmer weather is a welcome indicator. However, if you’ve never had the opportunity to try rock climbing for yourself, the supposedly restricted nature of the activity and the technical qualifications that are …

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Rock Climbing Body

Rock Climbing Body

Rock climbing is a healthy activity and the rock climbing body demands you make an investment of your time and effort to develop new abilities. Rock climbing activities may be self-challenging and help you improve your strength and fitness. If you want to continue improving as an athlete, you can engage in rock climbing body exercises. As your balance and climbing skills get better over time, you’ll be able to climb boulders that are overhanging, …

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