Blogs Posts in Rock Climbing category; 7 blog posts

Mount Manslu Korean expedition meets success

The 2011 Korean Manaslu expedition “For Freedom 2011 Manaslu Expedition” have met both of their objectives successfully. Their mission was not only to summit the 8,156-meter peak, but also retrieve the bodies of Yun Chiwaon an [...]

Posted On : Aug, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

Rock-climbing wall dedicated to Feld Boskoff

APPLETON - An Appleton high school is paying tribute to a former student. Appleton East High School dedicated a rock-climbing wall Thursday to a woman once considered to be one of America's top female climbers - Christine Feld Boskoff [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Johnny Dawes: 'It's about doing something that's fun… and im...

Look online and you'll find a series of remarkable films of Johnny Dawes rock climbing. In one he is climbing one-handed up a steep edge of rock. There are no proper footholds, so each time his hand comes off to move it up he is left [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Rock climbing competition at Margalla Hills

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation in collaboration with Adventure Club of Pakistan is organising Under-19 Rock Climbing Competition at Margalla Hills. More than 150 students are participating in the competition.This competition has b [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Rock Climbing

A rugged landscape complete with underground caves, towering tree canopies and more rock faces than you could shake your crampons at, means climbing and abseiling in Cornwall is one of the most popular landbased outdoor pursuits. With Bo [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Rock climbing at heart of commercial hub

“It is suitable for everyone aged four and up. It is a very healthy sport. We will have a national team in Vietnam soon so we will have competitors at international competitions.” It has a 16-meter tall climbing wall. Its highl [...]

Posted On : Sep, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Rock-climbing injury rate soars

As more people rise to the challenge of rock climbing for fun and exercise, the number of injuries related to the sport also increases, according to the first national study on the subject. More than 40,000 people sought treatment in U.S. [...]