Although rock climbing at first may sound scary, the sport itself has advanced quite a bit to make it more safe and fun for everyone. Rock climbing is a true test of strength and endurance. Most would describe rock climbing as personally gratifying and also quite exhilarating.

There's a lot of beautiful places outdoors to rock climb, finding the right rock to climb is half the fun. Alternatively, rock climbing gyms have indoor rock climbing walls you can climb for practice and entertainment.

Naturally, safety is an import aspect to consider when rock climbing. You'll always want to make sure you have the proper equipment when rock climbing, just in case you accidently slip and fall. Spend some time learning about how to use this equipment to protect yourself, as it could save your life.

There are several types of rock climbing, so it's a good idea to try them all out and find the type that suits you the best. Here are a couple of the more common types of rock climbing:

For something a little safer, try Trad Climbing (or traditional climbing). This is the art of using gear like stops and chocks to climb the rock. It takes a little bit of time to get familiar with the equipment, so make sure you do before you go climbing.

If you're more of a free spirit, Free Climbing is a little different from traditional rock climbing, as you use no equipment and just your arms.

The Date Activity

If you're looking for a great date idea, rock climbing with a partner might be a great candidate because it involves a lot of trust. If you're climbing and you fall, you'll have to trust your climbing partner with your life. Strong bonds or relationships between people are often built through rock climbing.

On Your Own / With Friends

It's always enjoyable rock climbing with a group of friends. Rock climbing can be a very social sport, it's gratifying climbing a mountain. Friends can participate together to make it a fun and challenging event. Indoor rock climbing facilities will gladly cater to groups of friends, or if you prefer you can even rent your own rock climbing wall for your own private party.