| Mountain and rock climbing is one of the most | | | | weather and the physical factors of the terrain. |
| exciting and exhilarating outdoor sports. It's no | | | | Ensure rocks are secure and handholds are correctly |
| wonder that so many have taken up climbing. | | | | assessed. Know who you are climbing with and know |
| Experienced climbers know that there are safety | | | | their experience and level of expertise. Leave |
| concerns associated with climbing. Ignoring safety can | | | | arguments and attitudes behind; fights and |
| lead to injury and even fatality. While it's true that it | | | | confrontations will only lead to distracting you and |
| is important to inspect gear and make sure it's up to | | | | making you less focused. Communication is very |
| par, safety is even more than that. First off, let | | | | important and goes both ways. You need to be clear |
| others know where you're going to be climbing and | | | | when you say something and you need to listen |
| when you're supposed to return. Follow your planned | | | | carefully when a fellow climber says something to |
| route; if you deviate and get lost then no one will | | | | you. Know you're hand signals and review them |
| know where you are. Cell phones won't work where | | | | before you begin your climb. Climbing is a strenuous |
| you'll be going. You should always bring someone with | | | | activity and you need to be fit enough to climb |
| you when you climb but this does not negate the | | | | before you even go to the climbing location. Don't go |
| advice to let people know where you'll be. Once | | | | climbing if you feel under the weather or you're |
| you're there don't try to be a daredevil and leave | | | | recovering from a previous injury. Before endeavoring |
| your ego at home. The professionals know that you | | | | on a climb perform some stretches so your muscles |
| should always rule on the side of safety. If | | | | won't be stiff and will be more prepared for the |
| something looks too dangerous then don't do it. | | | | strain of climbing. Climbing is an uplifting activity and |
| Showing off will result in nothing but possible injury | | | | some even say it's a religious experience. Safety is a |
| and hospitalization. Know your physical limits and be | | | | major concern so prepare for your climb, make sure |
| aware of the terrain. Pulled tendons and ligaments | | | | you are physically able and be aware of your |
| and injuries from falling rocks are some of the most | | | | surroundings. |
| common injuries. If you've never climbed in a certain | | | | Ken Morris often writes online reports on issues |
| area seek advice from others who have experience | | | | dealing with Murcia and Spain. His publications on |
| with the location. Awareness is another key to | | | | alicante car rental are published on his site . |
| safety. Be aware of your environment including the | | | | |