Rock Climbing Types
There are different styles of Climbing you should know to determine the type that you want to engage in. Each types offers a different kind of challenge and adrenaline rush
Traditional Climbing
Traditional or Trad Climbing involves taking rock climbs in routes which
do not have permanent anchors to help climbers when ascending.
Sport Climbing
Unlike Traditional Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing involves the use of
protection or permanent anchors which are attached to the rock walls.
Bouldering Bouldering
This is a type of Climbing where you don’t need to leave more than
twelve feet off the ground. Know the History of Bouldering, Art of Spotting,
and the different Bouldering Competitions.
Solo Climbing
Solo Climbing is the freest and most dangerous type of Climbing. In
a nutshell, this is climbing alone, without a partner and rope or protection.
Deep Water Soloing
There are a lot of climbing styles, and Deep Water Soloing (DWS) is
one of them. Having to climb a rock and fall on deep water sets it apart
from the other styles.
Mountaineering
This challenging activity involves hiking or trekking in higher altitudes.
It requires different skills in climbing and outdoor survival. Check
out our website and learn more about Mountaineering.
Ice Climbing
This Rock Climbing style involves cold and ice which climbers should
deal with. Learn more about Ice Climbing and know if you have what it
takes to conquer ice.
Indoor Climbing
With Indoor Climbing, you can train all year round and improve your
climbing skills and techniques. For beginners, this activity will give
you an idea of what the actual Rock Climbing is.
Scrambling Scrambling
Scrambling basically uses hands and feet, of course, when going up ridges,
rock faces, or buttresses. Its main feature is the freedom it offers
from the use of the different pieces of climbing equipment.