One of the best outdoor activities is rock climbing. When you are ascending you concentrate on your moves and can't think of all the everyday stuff. You are in a different "world".

It's a great feeling! And as soon as you reach the summit or the end of a that feeling is even greater. If you are looking for information on rock climbing and rock climbing gear you are in the right place, the table of contents below will help you to find what you want. If you are looking to buy gear online Click Here to see which is one of the best online stores to do that. There are many online stores but this is the one I recommend. Just click on the link above to see why.

For any type you are going to practise you will need rock climbing gear such as rock climbing shoes, rock climbing rope, rock climbing helmets, rock climbing harness, rock climbing carabiners, belay and rappel devices, nuts, cams, pitons, quickdraws, ascenders and others. You can find easy to understand information about the rock climbing gear and learn how to choose it according to your needs on the links below. Also get advice on maintenance and lifespan of the basic pieces of the equipment like shoes and ropes.

There are several types like trad, sport, aid, top rope climbing or bouldering. They have some things in common but each one is different. In trad you place safety devices on the rock and then take them off. In sport you use safety devices which are placed permanently on the rock. In aid you use the safety devices to ascend or rest. And finally in bouldering you don't use any safety devices because the length of a route is very small and you don't need them. See more about each type by visiting the links below.

Rock Climbing Gear - to almost every piece of rock climbing equipment
From ropes, shoes, carabiners, quickdraws and ascenders to packs, clothing, hammers, pittons, harnesses helmets and more.

Rock Climbing Terms- used for routes explained Do the phrases "on sight", "beta flash", "red point", "pink point" and "yo-yo" sound greek to you? Not anymore.

Rock Climbing Enthusiasts - and outdoor enthusiasts in your area Are you tired of going climbing aloneor want more people to join you? Find someone who has the same interests as you now easily.

Sport Climbing - General information on sport climbing and its gear. How do you secure yourself when sport climbing. The common sport climbing problems and how to avoid accidents.

Aid Climbing - General information and its gear. The methods that the first and second climber use to ascend. What are daisy chains and haul bags.

Bouldering - General information and its gear. The most simple form or climbing. What you will need and how you can help your partner when he or she falls.

Trad Climbing - General information and its gear. The pure art of rock climbing. What are its difficulties and the type of routes you are going to face.

Rope Climbing - General information and its gear. Don't have nuts, bolts or anything else? No problem. Here's what to have in mind when top roping and how to belay.