| In many of the mountainous regions of America, rock | | | | the muscles in the body. It is a complete physical |
| climbing is becoming increasingly popular. Climbers | | | | workout and harder climbs will require peak condition. |
| attempt to scale either the face or the slope of a | | | | Climbers should use their arm strength sparingly and |
| rock or mountain with the ultimate goal of reaching a | | | | rely mostly on their legs to do the work. Your arms |
| certain height. There are a lot of inherent dangers | | | | are what keep you on the face of the rock. Grips |
| and risks, but the workout and rush cannot be beat. | | | | should be firm and relaxed so you don't overstress |
| Safety cables and harnesses help prevent any | | | | your upper body. Use your legs to carry your weight |
| immediate danger, but it's hard to prevent every | | | | and lift you up the rock or wall. You must be able to |
| accident. When you decide to climb, there's always a | | | | learn to effectively shift your body from one position |
| chance that you may fall. | | | | to another. If you rely on momentum to move you |
| Despite the danger, both indoor and outdoor climbing | | | | upward, chances are you are going to lose your grip |
| is an extremely fun activity. For those interested in | | | | at some point. Once you learn control, you'll be able |
| starting up, there are many climbing schools available. | | | | to perfect your other skills. |
| One popular school is the Joshua Tree Rock Climbing | | | | Sooner or later, you're going to fall. It's all a part of |
| School in California. Lessons are offered for a large | | | | getting better and perfecting your skills. If you aren't |
| variety of skill levels and budgets. Courses range | | | | comfortable with the safety procedures being utilized, |
| from one to four days in length and provide excellent | | | | you are never going to be able to relax enough to |
| knowledge that will enhance your abilities to climb. | | | | complete your climb. Make sure you are satisfied with |
| The helpful and professional staff is very experienced | | | | the safety precautions before you even leave the |
| and willing to help. Guided climbs help reinforce the | | | | ground. |
| skills that the instructors teach. Reservations should | | | | Rock climbing can be fun, exciting, and sometimes |
| be made in advance to ensure that there is space | | | | dangerous. Keep it safe and practice your skills and |
| available. | | | | you'll be rewarded with a great workout and stunning |
| Once you've decided to climb, there are a few things | | | | views. |
| you should keep in mind. Rock climbing uses most of | | | | |