Rock Climbing

The History of Rock Climbing

• (Who) W.P. Haskett Smith who is known as "The Father Of Rock Climbing"
• (Where) The Sport of rock climbing started in the 1880s in Great Britain
• (How) In 1886, Smith Climbed the Napes Neddle free solo style (without rope) & he was the 1st to complete it.
• The First indoor rock climbing/ climbing wall was created in the UK in 1964 by Don Robinson

Materials for Rock Climbing

• (Kernmantel) which is the most common rope used while rock climbing.
• A pair of rubber soled shoes to be comfortable while climbing.
• Most Comfortable Clothes, so you can climb at full potential and have no restrictions.
• A good protective helmet.
• A Chalk bag, to prevent your hands from sweating & causing you to fall or have bad grip.

Why Go Rock Climbing?

• You can go rock climbing for exercise to stay good shape.
• You can go rock climbing to challenge yourself to try something new.
• You can go for the competition against family & Friends for prizes.
• You can go solo to have fun and just relax.
• It's a fun activity for almost all ages to participate in.

Rock Climbing record

Where can you go rock climbing/hiking

• Lake of Ozarks state park
• Ozarks Caverns
• Upper Limits indoor rock climbing gym