Rock Climbing Styles
Rock Climbing comes in different styles and variations. Two common styles are Traditional Rock Climbing and Sport Climbing. But there are other types that climbers can do. This section gives an overview of the different styles of Climbing. Know the features of each style and determine the type that you want to engage in.
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Traditional Climbing
Traditional or Trad Climbing involves taking rock climbs in routes which do not have permanent anchors to help climbers when ascending.
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Sport Climbing
Unlike Traditional Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing involves the use of protection or permanent anchors which are attached to the rock walls.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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These are the different Climbing Styles. There are many other types out there that you can try, provided you have the necessary skills and equipment. Each offers a different kind of challenge and adrenaline rush. Just take note that before trying any Climbing Style, make sure to know its nature, features, and requirements.
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