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Choosing Rock Climbing Carabiners
By Silvia Fitzpatrick

Choosing Snapgate (Non-Locking) Carabiners Snapgates is a generic term for the non-locking carabiners that form the core of a climbers rack - there are loads of names for them - wire gates, non-lockers, plain gates, bent gates etc.

"Snapgates" covers all non-locking carabiners with either wire or solid gates and these gates can be either straight or bent.

Things to consider:

The most often asked question is wire gate or solid gate....after initial skepticism there is a general trend towards using wire gates; this is based on some solid reasoning together with some misconceptions. A wire gate biner potentially has some key advantages over an equivalent solid gate version, however the devil is in the detail.

The key advantage of a wire gates is that it should be lighter than an equivalent solid gates because the wire gate weighs less than a solid gate. This is a real advantage that has substantially reduced the weight of a climbers rack over the last few years.

Rock Climbing Pictures
By Peter Gitundu

We always want to preserve the memories of the activities that mean something to us, those that brought joy and excitement along our paths of life. For rock climbing lovers, the joy, excitement and thrill that comes with the activity is just too sweet to be forgotten and there is therefore no better way of capturing the memories and keeping them alive than by taking pictures during the rock climbing.

The pictures can serve two purpose, one is to remind the climbers of the excitement they feel when they get to the peak of a cliff and see the world under their feet, while the other purpose is to show the people who have never engaged in this activity how it is like to be a mountaineer. In other words, the many of us who cannot afford to engage in this activity have a chance to a have a glimpse of what it is all about.

Let's Go Bouldering!
By Patt Carpenter

Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that’s undertaken without a rope and is normally limited in respect to the height the climber ascends the route so that any fall won’t risk significant injury.

This variation of climbing is practiced on large boulders, at the base of larger rock faces/climbing routes, in indoor climbing centers found in Dallas, Houston or throughout Texas. Typically, bouldering is a more high-impact sport focusing on individual moves rather than the endurance required in traditional climbing or sport climbing. The sport was introduced by climbers as a way to practice certain "moves" over and over. It has since evolved into a challenging sub-sport of climbing, complete with its own "superstars."

Guide to Mountaineering Adventure in Uganda
By Twinomugisha Charles

Although at times it seems frustrating, this adventure remains by far the most enjoyed adventure travel in Uganda. Mountaineering in Uganda take place on 3 Ugandan mountains namely Mount Rwenzori normally called the "mountains of the moon", Mount Elgon one of Uganda's dormant volcanos and Mount Muhabula where Ugandan gentle giants "Gorillas" live.

Some visitors come to visit these gorillas but end up going for mountaineering. The people around these places are friendly to visitors and some are ready to volunteer to help to guide you to the top of the mountain

The Basics of Ice Climbing
By Chris Haycock

Ice climbing is similar in some ways to rock climbing in that it involves techniques for handling a vertical or nearly vertical ascent - however, while many of the methods and even some of the gear used for ice climbing is similar to that of rock climbing, ice climbing has some special differences due to the nature of ice. Usually ice climbers ascend ice falls (a part of a glacier where ice has flown down the side of the glacier at a comparatively rapid rate, creating a smooth slick surface), frozen waterfalls, and rocky surfaces over which water has frozen. The consistency of ice can vary widely depending on the weather and the type of ice which is being climbed - alpine ice is ice formed from precipitation over a mountain, and is usually climbed as a part of a mountain ascent, while water ice comes from flowing water sources which freeze during the winter.

Three Sherpas of the Himalaya
By Jude Limburn Turner

There is a tendency to refer to any local Himalayan mountain guide or porter as a 'Sherpa', although they may not strictly belong to the Sherpa ethnic group. In Nepal at least, Sherpas often insist on distinguishing between themselves and general porters as they usually hold positions of greater authority and are more experienced, able mountaineers. If you aim to climb any Himalayan peaks or simply head off for an Everest Base Camp trek, you will see why they are so respected and will doubtless hear tell of their famous predecessors. Here are three such men.

Tenzing Norgay

Rock Climbing Instructions - Skills That You Need to Know Before Climb
By Rock Joseph

Rock climbing has become quite popular sport in the world today. You can climb mountains anywhere in the world, or you can also doing the sport indoor. People have made this sport can be accessible with everyone even they are busy with indoor climbing. To climb safely, you will need to find tutorials. There are some instructions to prevent injuries and skills to learn before climbing.

Rock climbing techniques will help you to discover your personal heights and have more stamina to climb longer. There are some levels in mounting and climbers usually choose the routes which are suitable with their skill level. If you like convectional mountaineering, it's more complex and will need more technical skills on using the equipment.

Alex Honnold Solos Route on Half Dome!
By Ryan Coisson

Half-Dome's Regular Northwest Face. These words are enough to inspire awe and wonder, in many avid rock climbers.

Just the idea of being in Yosemite Valley can get a climber revved up. However, Half Domes Regular Northwest Face stands at 2000 feet or so with 23 pitches, this bad-boy is quite the feat for any climber to be proud of. While some rock-climbers take up to 3 days to obtain that amazing view from the top, some incredibly gifted climbers have been known to be doing their victory dance in less than 2 hours.

Rock Climbing Ideas
By Peter Gitundu

Among the many places that one can go for rock climbing, there is one mountain called Mt. Hood, located in a place called Oregon. This is one place that has been marked with thrilling and life-risking experiences such as climbers getting buried in snow and waiting to be rescued. Most of the climbs around there are quite challenging but others are relatively easy to cover.

Rock climbing in Oregon brings with it a chance to marvel at nature form a very good viewpoint. While at the top of the climbs, it is possible to see lakes, hills and deep valleys. Imagine watching the sunset from such a view! It can be quite exhilarating. Among the climbs that you may want to cover are Three Fingered Jack and Mount Washington, although these ones must be climbed in the company of a guide or an experienced expert.