First you need to understand what actually rock climbing will consist of. When rock climbing, you should always wear a harness. Climbing without a harness is called “free climbing”, and it is a very dangerous variation to the original sport. If you have proper rope and harness gear, then you will not have to worry about falling as the rope and harness will prevent you from taking the fall. Instead you will be hanging in mid air. The rope is not meant to help you up or assist you in any way during your climb – it is simply there as a backup in case you slip. With this safety precaution in place, you can make your way up the rock, inch by inch.
Since we essentially live on a giant rock, opportunities for rock climbing are not hard to come by. The difficulty level can also vary greatly. On …