Indoor/Outdoor
Which variation of rock climbing is safer?
Indoor is a lot safer than outdoor climbing. More controlled environment.
Foot placement
Place feet below your body
What is rock climbing?
An activity in which one climbs natural or artificial rock formations.
How many elements are there on the periodic table?
118 elements. Hydrogen to Oganesson.
Which variation of rock climbing is generally more difficult?
Indoor is generally easier and Outdoor generally provides a higher challenge.
Importance of Foot vs Hand Hold
Foot hold is much more important than hand hold.
Two Types of Rock Climbing?
Indoor/Outdoor.
What year did Columbus sail the Ocean Blue?
What are the benefits to Indoor Rock Climbing when compared to Outdoor Rock Climbing?
Great area for improving skills and techniques
Efficient Climbing
Keep arms straight, focus on having hips square to the wall, keep eyes on the wall, and take rests.
How long have people been climbing?
Forever, really.
How long is a billion seconds in years?
31/32 years. Both are acceptable
What are the benefits to Outdoor rock climbing when compared to Indoor rock climbing?
Scenery is a much higher aspect and the challenge offered is a nice change.
What is Smearing and/or Edging in Rock Climbing?
Smearing is when you use the friction between the rubber bottom of a shoe and the wall as leverage.
Edging is when a protruded edge is used as leverage.
When did refinement start?
1786 is when Rock Climbing started to resemble what it is today.
What is a kugelblitz? (Science)
A kugelblitz (Science) is a variation to a blackhole. Instead of an excess of mass, an excess of energy is concentrated.
What is a Crag?
A small cliff, generally used as the term for an outdoor climbing area.
What is a Flag, in climbing?
Simply put, flagging is a term used to describe the process of opening a hip and extending a leg out in a given direction
What is considered to be the hardest free climb in the world?
El Capitan, at 3,000 feet long with a Yosemite Decimal System difficulty rating of 5.14d
What was the name of the king who deafened England from The Great Heathen Army in 865
Ælla, King of Northumbria.