50 Common Climber Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

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For the novice to the professional rock climber, these 50 common climber mistakes and how to avoid them are essential tips to stay safe and comfortable while climbing. Many rock climber enthusiasts know some of these basic tips like making sure your knots and carabiners are secure and to pay attention while belaying to make sure your partner descends safely. Yet there are many unknown tricks and tips as well that could easily save your life. For instance, did you know that you should wear a helmet even when going sport climbing? And were you aware that your leg should never cross over your safety rope when climbing, because it increases the odds you will fall and flip over, resulting in possible brain injury? The list goes on and on, and in each case there are real life examples where things went wrong and people who weren't paying attention to safety often got seriously injured.

These amazing 50 common mistakes to avoid are useful for even the most experienced climber, and include how to deal with issues that arise from ice climbing, mountaineering and bouldering just to name a few. If you would prefer to come home after a long day of rock climbing and have a laugh and relax instead of dealing with injuries from inadequate safety and prep, these rock climbing tips will be invaluable to keep in the back of your head on your next climb.

My first rock climbing experience was in Switzerland, where I once spent a school Summer program learning how to rock climb and climb boulders. I really enjoyed being part of a team, with my partner and I responsible for each other's lives by belaying for each other. I also loved the competitive rush of being the first to climb up a hill and the exuberance I felt when I made the climb and sat on the rock summit. These tips will be useful and life-saving the next time I go climbing, as no one can deny that if you don't know what you are doing you can be taking your life into your own hands at times by rock climbing. These mistakes to avoid really provide an excellent list of what to do and what not to do when rock climbing to get the best possible experience out of it.

Now it is time for you to read this amazing and comprehensive guide to 50 common climber mistakes and how to to avoid them when rock climbing. Please click the link below to the Climbing website now for the complete guide and much more!

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