Happy New Year

As the clock ticks down to the end of 2010, we'll just like to say Happy New Year to all our customers who have helped make it a fantastic year for The Climbing Works.

While I'm here, I'll also say a big thank you to all the staff, instructors and route-setters who have helped make The Climbing Works everything it has been in 2010.

This year has been a hugely successful year for us and it had some amazing highlights (CWIF) and some interesting days (defrosting frozen pipes).

In 2011, we'll be striving to continue to make The Climbing Works the best bouldering facility in the World.  March will see the return of The CWIF 2011 with more on this in January, regarding entry etc...,on the website.

We don't generally talk about our 'charity' work but as it's the end of the year you, The Climbing Works customers, should know that you have helped support (either directly or indirectly through The Climbing Works donations):
Edale Mountain Rescue Team
Beth Monk Fund
Help for Heroes
NSPCC
Peak Bolt Fund
raising over £3,000 for these very deserving organisations.

As we're on the topic of numbers, the tally of bloc problems set this year within The Climbing Works adds up to a quite impressive 1500!! (give or take a few). These are tallied from the coloured circuits and Berghaus Competition wall resets. Not too shabby.

We're back open on Sunday 2nd January 2011 at our normal time of 10am. From this time the new admission prices will come into effect within The Climbing Works.

Remember that on Friday 7th January we'll be hosting R3 of The Climbing Works Winter bouldering league.

Have a great night and see you in 2011.

New Year's Eve Opening Times & Changes

It's been a busy few days in The Climbing Works with everyone determined to work off their Christmas pud's before the onset of 2011 and more celebrations.

Today and Tomorrow we're open as normal (midday to 10pm) while on New Year's eve we're open midday to 4pm. A short 4 hours to get in and thoroughly blasted before going out and getting totally...danced out. We'll be closed New Years Day and then open as normal Sunday 2nd January at 10am.

When you next visit in 2011, you will notice the changes in admission and membership prices. You can read all about the changes on our website page here.

With the new year, expect new circuits and new problems with first up, the Berghaus Competition wall getting reset for Round 3 of The Climbing Works Winter Bouldering League (supported by FiveTen) on Friday 7th January. The wall will be stripped on Wednesday 5th January so you only have a week to get your old projects sent.

You can watch the highlights video of Round 1 below:

A Bit of Rough....

Another Christmas pressie for you (as well as another new circuit today - Purple spotty, 6a - 6c) is the long awaited film from this years Mammut team visit to the Peak, which took place the week after this years CWIF.



Nice to see they even did one of my routes (Rowley Birkin QC)!

Brian's made it back to Norn Iron (Northern Island) for Christmas, so you'll have to make do with my 'special, festive' bologs for a few days. Don't forget we're open tomorrow, although we'll shut at 4pm as we have to go to the pub, so come on down for a last climb before you get irreversibly fatter!

Refresh

You know we like to keep things ever a changing in here, and that we like to refresh bits every now and then. Well, we've just done that with the website climbingworks.com.

We've got the great team at Hammer Designs to clean up the overall look and feel of the site so whether you're a first time visitor or a regular, you should be able to find your way around it and find the information you're looking for.

2011 will see further upgrades and new content so keep an eye on the website.

As for in the real world. We're still dealing with frozen pipes in here as best we can. We now have access to toilets for our customers (just ask the reception staff) and we're making brews in the tea urns.

Also being refreshed is another circuit. The purple spotty's came down on Monday with a new circuit of the same colour going up tomorrow.

And the good news is.......

.....the nights start getting shorter after today. And it's supposed to warm up after tonight as well.

The bad news is that we still have no mains water so we have limited toilets and brew making capability.

The men's urinals are functioning and we have access to 2 WC's in the small unit next to the fire escape - you will have to get the key from reception and walk round outside but it's better than nothing!!!!

You can go to the toilet now....

...seeing as we have finally defrosted our water pipes, and broken the ice in the disabled toilet! Sorry if you've had your legs crossed all morning waiting for the khazi's to work again, but now you have the all clear to relieve yourselves.... Just as well we haven't been able to make coffe and tea all morning because that would probably only have made the lack of loos worse!

Note to self: When Graeme and Brian say they've lagged the pipes, always check what they have actually acheived. The moral of todays story - 2 metres of foam lagging won't cover 105 metres of water pipes. You turn your back for 5 minutes........

Down Jacket Offer

With the temperatures set to plummet again this weekend, we've decided to offer all our customers an early Christmas present and offer 15% OFF OR down jackets for this week only.

OR are the company that have supplied the down jackets for our staff. Through the last cold spell, they helped keep our staff warm and cosy during their shifts. Keep the cold at bay, and grab yourself an early Christmas present, with this offer at The Climbing Works.

You can see the Men's range online here and the Women's here

Winter Bouldering League R2 results

In spite of the cold, icy conditions, a big crowd turned out for Round 2 of The Climbing Works Winter Bouldering League. The usual suspects were there vying for the cash problems with Ned Feehally doing a fine job of first figuring out the beta, and then dispatching in a relatively quick time.

The £125 looked like an early Christmas present for Ned but unbeknownst to us, for the second round in a row, we had a visiting WAD in our presence. Arjan de Kock from South Africa may not be a familiar name on the UK climbing scene but he's 'done a bit' as Percy would say. Arjan played Scrooge and made Ned frown by dispatching the cash problem but no matter how many others manned up, nobody else matched the final hold.

On the Women's problem Katy Whittaker got stuck in but was left struggling to figure out the beta for the last 2 moves. With time running out Katy got herself sorted and was reaching for the final hold.....but no joy this time. The Women's cash prize now rolls over for the next round which will take place on the 7th January.

You can see the full scores for round 2 on the website. Also here is the standings after 2 rounds and a link to a ton of photos on our facebook page (all coutresy of dr-photography.co.uk).

The 2 winners of the round 2 raffle - a free pair of FiveTen shoes of their choice - are Ste Bond and Joe Broadhead. A very nice early Christmas present from us and Five Ten. Just get in touch at info@climbingworks.com and we'll get your prizes sorted.

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

As we're now into the countdown for Christmas and New Year, you can now plan your training / recovery / new year resolutions around our opening times:

Christmas Eve:  Close at 4pm

Christmas Day: CLOSED

Boxing Day: CLOSED

Open as usual Monday 27th to Thursday 30th: Noon to 10pm

 

New Years Eve: Close at 4pm

New Years Day: CLOSED

Open as normal Sunday 2nd Jan 2011: 10am - 8pm

Open as normal Monday 3rd onwards: Noon-10pm

Have a great Christmas and remember, always climb safe.

Have a bit of Fred

Everybody needs a bit of Fred in their lives, so here's some for you. One of the nicest and most humble climbing superstars I've ever met, (and with forearms bigger than my thighs), Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Frederick Julian Nicole.

Comps, comps, comps.....

Well, as Bri has already mentioned, this Friday is round 2 of our bouldering league. Then I saw this film made by Udo Neumann (climber, writer, German Bouldering team manager, film maker, eccentric and all round nice guy) of a small local competition I set for a few months back in Austria. As ever, Udo's films are so good if you're into bouldering comps and want to see how the best climbers in the world tackle some of the hardest comp problems in the world. The split screen shots he puts together are such a great tool for analysing how climbers solve problems in different ways - no wonder the German bouldering team is improving at such a fast rate with training tools like this available to them.

Be warned, there is a little bit (only a couple of minutes) of "lead climbing" at the start of the film, but don't let this put you off. There's plenty of bouldering footage to watch after - just don't nod off while you're waiting!

Those of you who may in the past have tackled a 'Percy Special' in one of our bouldering leagues may note that its not just you lot I subject to such abuse. There's just a little bit of my special magic in each of the problems in the film - some a bit more than others (the last bloc in the mens final for example). There's not many men who've reduced Adam Ondra to tears, but I knew I had it in me..... Enjoy!

Winter Bouldering League - Highlights Film

Round 2 of the Winter Bouldering League is this Friday night so to get you psyched, watch the highlights film of Round 1 below:
You can also view results from Round 1 on the website here. If you notice something amiss (you're in the wrong category) then let us know so we can change it for this weeks round.

Bouldering League R2 - Friday Night

Round 2 of our Winter Bouldering League will take place this Friday night. This means that the Berghaus Competition Wall will be stripped this Thursday so if you have any projects on there, time to get them sent.

As usual, there will be 2 cash prize problems of £125 for both Male & Female, 2 pairs of FiveTen shoes for everyone who hands in their scorecard, and a lot of high quality problems.

You can read about the competition on the website here and view a whole load of pictures from Round 1(courtesy of Dom Worrall) on our facebook page.

Great Places to Go Climbing combines guides

Climbing has much to offer. achieve a sense of fulfillment and joy at the top are difficult to beat. Today, many social groups in the 'packages' are looking for pure joy of rock climbing and team building experiences. Climbing can help build teamwork and friendships.
There are a number of sites in the UK for internal and external groups in the form of climbing. You can view the days activities, normally should be fully recognized trainers offer beginners the chance to learn to navigate safely through a rock. These days are good for your corporate team building, although the costs 50-120 pounds a person can. Here are some sites that you want to attract in your group could get said.
Indoor climbing If you are just a little bit of climbing with a limited effort will be indoor climbing is a good opportunity to pick up. Lakeland is an indoor climbing course, that the private sessions for groups and offering families. Located in Kendal in the Lake District this property offers beginners courses and individual sessions to build skills.

Peak District Climbing in the Peak District began with the pioneers in 1890 and has been expanded so that every weekend, thousands of climbers on the rock. The peak has a wide range of large and small rocks, and with over 10,000 registered increases - probably do not know exactly how much - and the proximity of some major urban areas means that it is a very popular place to climb.
The peak offers a wealth of climbing for all. Valkyrie - Froggatt Edge, north of Cima is a good place tiles and rocks Chew Valley may offer strenuous tiles instead of hard routes.

Wales Wales has a land far more interesting than the mostly flat UK. There are many places to go to centers. Hot spots are Snowdonia and North Pembroke.
Dinas Mot one of the best rock Llanberis (Snowdonia). On the south side, but rarely reaches the sun and is better for a hot summer day of sunshine waiting. There are different types of climbing with spurs, and the roads are long and multi-pitch. The hilly area is 300-500 meters high, with over 100 routes of all levels.
The most popular and best reef in North Pembroke, Carreg-y-Barcud. The rock here is compact sandstone slabs of large sizes in uniform, thin edges and small tears. General face of Carreg-y-Barcud is the largest flat area and a wide choice of routes from E1 upwards.
Other factors When one day climbing to organize a group, you must take into account other factors. Transportation to and from the center, accommodation for a stay of more than a day and food products. If the group is large enough, it might be easier for a mini-bus or coach hire. You must, however, given the size of the vehicle and check their sites you have in mind access to contribute. In basic terms that are the center of climbing on the housing site, or want to find a nearby hotel.

More Rockclimbing Combines 101

Climbing is often misunderstood or thought of those not in the loop. E ', considered the domain of dependence on adrenaline and macho tough guys. While the escalation of the use of force certainly echoed by almost everyone who wants to learn and spend their time on sports. Even if you live in an area with no big climbs, you can always learn to climb, just a little 'creative.
Start-up
More information about this sport is the first step to control the escalation, you can read sports magazines. This will be the type of equipment required and conditions that may occur to learn to climb.
Visit the forum dedicated to the sport will also help you learn from others, in collaboration with the sport. Do not be afraid to ask questions is a great way to find out how others got their start in this sport. You can also find climbers in your area who can get the resources that are valuable for a beginner to learn.
Climbing wall
A big problem for many people is a logistical effort to learn to climb. Your home may be far from a decent rock climbing. While many diehard fans of the sport will tell you that the best way to learn is natural rock, there's nothing wrong with starting in a gymnasium.
indoor sports facilities are rapidly gaining popularity and chances are you can find a location near you. If you win a knowledge and experience in a gym, you can climb through the natural rock climbing routes. You can be sure that once you have bitten by the bug of rock climbing, you are ready to travel for a good climb.
Dress for Success
It 'also important climbing clothing and gear necessary for safety and comfort when climbing. Wear the right clothes and rock climbing safety equipment is much better and climb on top of that, safety equipment save your life.
Not
There are many difficulty levels as you choose what you want to drive, the more you are involved in the sport you probably want to branch and trying different types of climbing. To begin, however, climbing and bouldering are an excellent introduction to the sport.
Free climbing, a kind of escalation that does not use equipment, is probably the best attempt right after you have more experience. However, if you've been climbing for some time, try climbing trad. This type of climbing using climbing equipment to help your progress.

Climbing Techniques - Come Forward for Success

In mountaineering, as in every other area of human activity, you will only reach its full potential if they embrace the concept of failure. Sounds paradoxical, I know, but too many climbers in their comfort zone where you can not stay ... and not much better.
The climb was the old adage: "The leader never falls". And with terrible climbing protection, said that in a good way. Even today, in certain situations, you can still make good sense. There are X-rated rooms in the United States and exposed climb, where a fall would be fatal. No way to succeed in this little beauty, for sure!
But most of the climbing is on a large scale from 0 (most secure is not always) to 10 (terminal). If the limits of your study or your experience of climbing slide, then you can look at locations close to 0 on the serious scale. That is, if you deliberately try to do more serious way, in this case I recommend to be cautious - in fact, very careful.
But suppose you onsighted F6as 20 (5.10B) with success - is not on them. It is clear that the consolidated position (if your current experience). To state the obvious difficult, more difficult routes that you have to go climbing. But it is your choice whether you stay in your comfort zone or stop. Either way is fine as long as you want.
If your comfort zone, then three months later, he had climbed another 15 F6as, bringing the total number to 35 Or maybe you have to be done for five more - all successful - and I tried 10 different routes, which are much more. If you've done this, would your scorecard as follows: 25 F6A success. Four successful F6A + and a failure. F6bs three successful and two defeats. Now you can build a pyramid and press continue to use. Sure there are a few mistakes, but as long as the routes were relatively safe to fall, who cares? (Note: All routes are potentially dangerous. Make sure a competent court must warn you all the time. If you want a helmet, a bear.)
Can you see what's going on? Instead of not avoid like the plague, you accept it as a learning tool. As long as your "average" go up then it is relatively safe, which cares about the occasional failure?
Top climbers are not afraid of the (safe) failure. They know that the profit to remain at 100% of the time, in your comfort zone. The trick is not 'Next' to success. By the way, this tactic also works well in life! Make sure you can not, where the penalties are relatively mild. But the fear of failure (not the error itself) is the biggest thing stopping most people realize their full potential. There is an old movie called climbing, "Break on Through" and that is what we should all do. Break on Through to the other - not only in climbing but in life!
Michael (Mick) Ward has climbed since 1967. 56 years, is still around 5.12 or F7B +. He made many first ascents and mountaineering written for many magazines. He has to improve.

Rock Climbing Why not? Climbing

Why climb? Many consider climbing is very dangerous and will try to talk to you like this, if you plan to do them. Do not stop the thoughts of others should continue to rise. You are responsible for your safety and security of your climbing partners. To reduce the risk of injury, paralysis or death, climb safe and good decision at all times.
Yet, I would like to improve your career secure.
Remember that an increase Matters.
This article is intended for everyone, tell everyone. The novice or experienced climbers that certain something that you want to win will increase your ability to climb.
And do not forget that the goal is to get on and enjoy!
I hope that when they finish reading this article, you must:
Acquire a basic knowledge of climbing.
Why climb?
Personally, it is because there are many paths to climb, you'll never be bored of climbing. Some people enjoy the dynamic total body workout, while others, such as the Community at their local gym. For experienced climbers, are competitors who train all year to the victory. And then you can go just for pure relaxation.
Climbing is the ultimate challenge. Every day on the rocks is a Opportunities for you to your limits and go beyond the powers already difficult paths of study.
Most climbers are also looking for adventure and freedom. Outdoor climbing is an opportunity to combine your favorite outdoor activities. Like many climbing areas are located in remote areas, camping and hiking are often a necessary part of a climbing trip. Enjoy nature and wildlife from when Boulder Boulder is a great compliment for each hiking day. This feeling that you are free to choose where and when to go is great. The exceptional nature and the landscape at the summit, a breathtaking view that will not see many people are treated.
Among other things your children?
Climbing can build stronger ties with your children. Climbing with them at home or outdoor use. Soon it will certainly deserves "respect" them if what you can do to show! You can also try to host a birthday party at your climbing and watch your children the time of their lives.
Friendship
This is almost impossible not to meet new friends, as you climb. And this is one of the main reasons for me getting into. The type of climbing requires responsible involvement and help from other climbers. We always need a good spotter or insurer to climb safely. Moreover, there is always more fun when you're climbing partner to go by train or road.
Fitness
There are two schools of thought. One that, if people get up to get ready to impress with your body that will disappointed, Because it is much easier ways to work instead for a walk in the woods and rocks are dangerous.
The other school of thought is that climbing is easy to get and stay fit. dynamic muscle strength, flexibility, balance, coordination will be developed by varying the type, intensity and duration of the climb. And that is why having a strong, lean muscles with perseverance to develop.
to reach for me, climbing is balance and positioning of the body to a stable equilibrium.
creative movement and adapt quickly will be key to climbing. The experience and fitness, work hand in hand. And many women have a strong climbers climbing men humiliated.
Spiritual
Climbing challenges your reflexes and calm. Although the wall, the path is the mind is so moved that challenge harder.
At least once not to extend back to its original condition.
Any increase for a number of reasons.
There are no right or wrong philosophy of climbing. And no matter what the reason for learning to climb is very similar to learning a bicycle. You never forget the basic moves, but will need much practice to perfect them, if you register for the competition.

Basic Rock Climbing kit

Rock climbing is an adventurous and exciting sports. The challenges of the steep rock formations requires strength, endurance and mental control. It is also important to have a thorough knowledge of climbing on techniques and the use of Het climb the right equipment and facilities have is essential.
Belt, helmet and Belay Plate
It has two types of cables - fully adjustable, and partly set. During the first season all the tools, but even more climbing in the winter, the second usually has only in the summer. Harness Whatever your choice, make sure he spends a lot of robust materials that are well filled. Belt buckles with different types and different ways of linking to get the rope. Before purchasing the cable to stay out for ten minutes and check the level of comfort. The gear must fit properly, especially that the leg slips to loss in inappropriate places. The belt should be above the hips, tight enough to prevent slipping in them.
There are many different types of plate to break, but not all dishes suitable for all types of climbing. Check the security level for the purchase of one. ATCs are popular and easy to use, but a big crash on a wet rope 9mm. A VC (Variable Controller) is a good choice in the round and can be designed for high or low friction. A plate with a double-locking snap hooks and rope Sticht is a good craftsman.
The helmet is a must for climbers. To prevent head injuries from falling rocks or accidentally stumbling on the rocks. A view of the mountains, with a helmet with a top of the torch. Choose a helmet that can withstand the impact of safe breakage. The helmet should be one inch to one inch above the eyebrows. It should sit level on the head, and even with the chin strap undone, should not lead into everyday language.
Rock Boots
Boots of comfort, fit the gears are key to climbing. For bouldering, tight boots are good, but slightly loose fitted ones are best for long days on big mountain trails. Her tight boots climb well, but can also lead to the foot of the black and a little bit "before the fall. Even the boots fitted separately to the toes with just a little to destroy," but when you're uncomfortable with tight shoes, select the most flexible option. Except in very cold conditions Rock Boots are worn without socks. Having progressed to advanced climbing is also to new developments and best quality shoes. Anasazi are a few people recommended by many climbers.
Prussik (basic emergency kit)
If you are planning a multi-pitch climbing Prussik become a must. Get a clip to protect with three meters of cable in the store 4mm climbing and understanding how this equipment to climb with a rope, and fell pulley systems and open beer bottles. The fittings are HMS carabiner, chalk bag and a sling 120cm. They also need warm clothing, rain gear, a bag, compass, first aid, canteen, gloves, if they do not climb, a towel for rock boots, headlamp, sleeping bag cleanly.
Ropes
Paths only occasionally sports a 60m rope. Ropes come in a variety of styles and should be clearly labeled as to its use.
Dynamic internal use only designed to be, is great for a pitch and indoor use. Thickness varies from 9.5 mm to 11mm. More subtle were lighter and less safe but more expensive and sometimes have a lower score if the number drops significantly before bed.
Double Dynamic should be as part of a couple and well-used for multi-pitch climbing and zig-zag path around a lot. Width a bit about 9mm. You can also abseil twice the distance without running out of rope. Finally, I am sure, very rarely calculated, on a sharp edge, known to some ropes to break - but that's never happened to both of the strings in a few half.
Double Dynamic should be a part of the torque and well-used for multi-pitch climbing and zig-zag path around a lot. Width tends to about 9mm. Alternative, two double-rope from a distance without Running Out of rope. Finally, I am sure, many times when it is loaded on a sharp edge, are known to break ropes - but this has not happened for half the strings to some.
are static rappelling ropes and rigging alone.
Ropes for rappelling and rigging alone. The route is expected to depend on the type of rock up what you want, and what equipment is lost. If only climbing sports, all you need is 12 articles. For the rest, we recommend the following.
2 x 120 cm sling (the length which is twice around the chest Wraps - the length of the belt is cm, but the half of this cycle 240)
Set the size of the dice 10-10
8 references in various lengths
A few large rock Centrics
Four additional module notes and save it to rock Centrics
Screw two additional stops Gates
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Climbing - So You Want to Be a Rock Climber Well

So you want to be a climber. Want to climb a rock wall or maybe hang something on the side of a rock formation. Well, you have different styles to choose from to do so. You can easily and safely, or you could seriously risk your life. In any case, you should know exactly what to do. There should be room for speculation.

Climbing up to the summit is a natural rock formation or climbing on top of an artificial rock wall. It can also be an appropriate end point of climbing a rope. It does not always mean you reach the top. A cut like this climb is known as pitch. If you have multiple paths to get in succession, would rise as a multi-pitch will be.

Climbing is almost one hundred years. The climbers have met many types of rocks throughout the world. It is not surprising that the rock has given rise to different styles. Most of the climb will be done today as a form of climbing. This includes the use only of their physical ability to climb. Instrumentation, but only as a means of protection.

ML-aid climbing. The surest way of climbing is climbing. The equipment is used for all handles and all the bases, that the climber is supported at every stage of the journey. Began to rise, this method for the birth of the idea that impossible. It 'was this great quality of aid climbing as possible, thereby helping to maintain this interest in sport.

æ bouldering. This form of climbing, climbing routes are short and close enough to the ground, that no drop should cause the death of climbers. There is no rope or harness, preferably, but there is a helmet. The only other option for protection is a bouldering pad (mat protection to use). Climbing partner (an absolute necessity), as usually discussed the location of this route, the climber that situation. Climbing partner, the All-Seeing Eye, the explosive climbers warns.

æ roping. This is probably the easiest and safest way to free climbing. A rope is already on top of a climbing anchor put. An insurer, your partner still climbing, the other end of the cable, check all, or give and take, when it is tense.

æ "leadership." This includes a prominent mountaineer who climbs at one end of a rope around the waist. The insurer, the leader of the partners is to limp to the other side of the rope, give or receive, if necessary. The climber is a backup system such as the use of salt anchor to ensure the safety of their partners, even the security system causing the climber to catch when they fall.

This is a multi-pitch route partners, the anchor points during the climb. Climbers and go to the next roll. When it comes to a single step, the anchors are cleared () during the descent from the second climber. This is a great way to help, that criticism of the litter bay climbers campaign. All climbers must live the motto: "Take nothing, leave nothing.

æ climbing and traditional climbing. These methods are of two types of lead climbing and climbing. The difference is how the protection is placed. In climbing, the anchors are already set. You do not have to worry about placing them or removing them. In traditional climbing, the anchor, as the climb proceeds place and then removed by the second climber.

Fri æ climbing. This will also be a solo album. And 'the most advanced form of climbing. The climber uses nothing for protection. Not yet, no device backup, no rope, no harness. If he falls, he falls completely in the pit. It 'scary. Accidents, in this case are tragic. You must fit, skilled and have a lot of emotional control and psychological make successfully. More than ready. Being extremely over done. Your life depends on it.

If you decide freely just tired of the time. The climb is well run and then it rains. This can be fatal to this type of climber. Dry, sunny days, what you want. Do not risk your life.

æ Deepwater solos. The only method of safe solos free only in deep waters. This fact is climbing the cliffs on the water. While a cliff into the sea more beautiful than a fall onto a hard surface, it is very safe. You must know the tidal and wave power, water, rock or coral islands. Not only that, but if you climb more than 80 meters above the water surface, the only effects prove fatal. Mind length.

æ indoor climbing. This designation is made for all indoor climbing. Without climbing on artificial climbing walls. Each style is allowed, though not absolute liberation. You are required to wear, and all safety equipment to use. This would be the most secure and recommended how to learn rock climbing.

There you have it all possible rock climbing. This would be a 'very dangerous activity where you risk your life in every moment of being. Or it could be very safe and secure, without worry. With caution at all times. And please, no more outdoor climbing only. You know you're about to ask.