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The Math of Rock Climbing

Nick Taylor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:12 +0000

What’s it like to fall 40 feet down a sheer cliff face, while dangling from a rope hundreds of feet from the ground? Emory mathematician Skip Garibaldi describes his rock climbing experiences on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He also explains some basic climbing math, such as the fall factor, used to reduce the risk of injury during a rope climb. For more interesting science related stories go to: esciencecommons.blogspot.com

Rock Climbing Rescue, El Capitan, Yosemite, Part 1

Nick Taylor — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:33:26 +0000

Part 1, Rock Climbing Rescue, El Capitan. A drunk climber has fallen and is only being held by the rope around his leg. This is around 10am and the Yosemite rescue team risks their life to save him. They did not know how well the rope was anchored by the drunk climber when the rescuer jumared up.

Bouldering Crash Pads For Sale

Nick Taylor — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:50:58 +0000

A member of ArkansasClimbing is looking to sale their Bouldering Crash Pads.

Metolius Launch Pad – retails new for $80, asking $49.

Misty Mountain Highlander Crash Pad – retails new for $230, asking $120.

Please call Robbie at 501-681-8035 or email rhemmer@sbcglobal.net

Indoor Rock Climbing, Featuring Kevin Rose!

Nick Taylor — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:18:29 +0000

for more see daily.mahalo.com On today’s show, Kevin Rose of Digg.com teaches us all about the sport of indoor rock climbing. While we don’t plan on heading out to any cliff faces in the desert any time soon, this is a great way to stay in shape and have some fun!

Rock climbing hardware

Nick Taylor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:38:09 +0000

Cotswold Knowledge Videos – Rock climbing hardware Outdoor clothing and equipment requires specialist knowledge. This essential information is easy to impart in a conventional retail environment, but thats not so easy on the web. How can you show people how to avoid blisters, or what features to look for when choosing a climbing rope? Britain’s leading outdoor retailer, Cotswold Outdoor, teamed up with us to produce a series of five advice videos to show the depth of expertise that the company has, and to impart some of that knowledge to its online customers. The films were so successful that a second series was commissioned just three months after the first programmes aired on their website.

Rock climbing at Smith Rock in Oregon

Nick Taylor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:26:51 +0000

This is a video of my friends and I rock climbing at Smith Rock in Oregon. I’ve never rock climbed before, so this was my first time.

Basic Rock Climbing Gear : How to Choose the Best Rock Climbing Shoes

Nick Taylor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:35:44 +0000

Learn what rock climbing shoes, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. Expert: Bill Killough-Hill Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Bill Killough-Hill has been teaching rock climbing at Zoar Outdoor since 1995 and is an AMGA certified top rope site manager. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Rock Climbing over the Ocean- Dashama in Malibu, CA

Nick Taylor — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:47:52 +0000

www.dashama.com Dashama exemplifies yoga in action as she scales 10b climb at Pt Dume in Malibu, CA over the ocean. Join us next time for a yoga and adventure retreat. Namaste Dashama is a transformational life coach and teaches private and group yoga classes in Santa Monica, Malibu, CA around the USA and internationally.

VW Touareg Rock Climbing in Moab!

Nick Taylor — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:03:48 +0000

Watch the VW Touareg as it climbs over the Hell’s Revenge trail in Moab, Utah!! This thing is amazing!!

Indoor Rock Climbing Basics : Using a Hanging Board when Indoor Rock Climbing

Nick Taylor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:02:44 +0000

Learn what a hanging board is and how to use a hanging board for indoor rock climbing in this free rock climbing video lesson. Expert: Hal Thureson Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
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