Rock Climbing in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Locality: Yelahanka new town
Rock Climbing in India, initially started off as training for mountaineering, turned into an exciting sport about 15 years ago. The sport in Indian has gained new ground with more people looking to exhilarate themselves.
Rock-climbing is largely balance. Not strength. Balance also determines the value of strength by how much energy you expend climbing. Rock-climbing can become complex because it involves the interplay of many elements: you partner, your gear, your skill and technique. It has to be experienced.
If we want to be safe, the logical conclusion is to stop climbing. And if you want to be safe you should stop reading right now, and carry on with your life as if nothing happened. The usual climbing response is that safety taken to it's logical extreme means living inside in a padded cell. Which is okay for some people. To experienced climbers, climbing is "safe enough." The issue is not adrenaline. Most climbers are not adrenaline junkies. They don't have time to be AJs, and climbing is too much effort.
Specialist equipment such as ropes is often used to aid progress and protect climbers from falls from height." This rather dry description tells only half the story. It says nothing of the buzz that success on a challenging climb gives, or of the pleasures gained from exploring wild and unspoiled places.
There are numerous indoor climbing gyms in western countries providing good opportunity to build strength and develop climbing fitness. It is important however to realize there are many more skills required in outdoor climbing than can be learned in a gym. Just as regular gyms provide training for outdoor sports without providing specific instruction in those sports, so too do climbing gyms provide training for rock climbing. Unfortunately, indoor climbing gyms do not yet prevail in India.
A rock surface with a slope of less than 30 degress is 'Glacis'. One can easily walk up or down such a rock.
Slab
A rock surface with a slope between 30 to 75 degrees is called as Slab.
Wall
A rock surface with a slope between 75 to 90 degrees is called as Wall.
Overhang
A rock portion projecting overhead and having an angle of more than 90 degrees is called as Overhang.
Roof
A rock portion projecting outwards like a roof at nearly 180* is called a Roof.
Cracks
Vertical, horizontal or slanting cracks can be used for climbing. Depending on their width one can use an appropriate technique for climbing.
Chimney
A wider crack in which a climber can enter is called as chimney.
Gully
If the crack is wider than a chimney then it is called as a gully.
Corner
A corner is formed where two rock walls meet each other at about 90 degrees.
Groove
A groove is formed by two narrow rock walls meeting each other at an angle. If the angle is more than 90 degrees then it is called as Shallow groove and it is less then it is called as Vee groove.
Rib
A small blunt and narrow ridge protruding out of the rock is called as Rib.
Arête
A much sharper projection than the rib called as arete.
Stance
A position on the rock wall where a climber can comfortably stand or sit is called a stance.
Ledge
A ledge is comparatively a wider stance where a group of 2-3 climbers can sit or stand during a climbing activity.
Rock Climbing in India, initially started off as training for mountaineering, turned into an exciting sport about 15 years ago. The sport in Indian has gained new ground with more people looking to exhilarate themselves.
Rock-climbing is largely balance. Not strength. Balance also determines the value of strength by how much energy you expend climbing. Rock-climbing can become complex because it involves the interplay of many elements: you partner, your gear, your skill and technique. It has to be experienced.
Best Season in India to rock climb
Between October to February. Climbing in rains is unfavorable. Summers can be very warm during the daytime and dodging the sun on climbs is a skill.Types of rock climbing
There are several different types of climbing. The most popular is rock climbing. This is a graceful activity requiring more balance than strength. Most climbs are graded - from 1 to the 30's. The highest grade climbed is currently 32. Serious climbs start around 10. The low teens are suitable for beginners. Using ropes to safely belay each ascent, rock-climbing is both challenging and fulfilling. Novices can start with a one-day beginner’s rock-climbing course, which will prepare them for any number of expeditions.If we want to be safe, the logical conclusion is to stop climbing. And if you want to be safe you should stop reading right now, and carry on with your life as if nothing happened. The usual climbing response is that safety taken to it's logical extreme means living inside in a padded cell. Which is okay for some people. To experienced climbers, climbing is "safe enough." The issue is not adrenaline. Most climbers are not adrenaline junkies. They don't have time to be AJs, and climbing is too much effort.
Specialist equipment such as ropes is often used to aid progress and protect climbers from falls from height." This rather dry description tells only half the story. It says nothing of the buzz that success on a challenging climb gives, or of the pleasures gained from exploring wild and unspoiled places.
There are numerous indoor climbing gyms in western countries providing good opportunity to build strength and develop climbing fitness. It is important however to realize there are many more skills required in outdoor climbing than can be learned in a gym. Just as regular gyms provide training for outdoor sports without providing specific instruction in those sports, so too do climbing gyms provide training for rock climbing. Unfortunately, indoor climbing gyms do not yet prevail in India.
Classification of rock surface according to Their Gradient
GlacisA rock surface with a slope of less than 30 degress is 'Glacis'. One can easily walk up or down such a rock.
Slab
A rock surface with a slope between 30 to 75 degrees is called as Slab.
Wall
A rock surface with a slope between 75 to 90 degrees is called as Wall.
Overhang
A rock portion projecting overhead and having an angle of more than 90 degrees is called as Overhang.
Roof
A rock portion projecting outwards like a roof at nearly 180* is called a Roof.
Cracks
Vertical, horizontal or slanting cracks can be used for climbing. Depending on their width one can use an appropriate technique for climbing.
Chimney
A wider crack in which a climber can enter is called as chimney.
Gully
If the crack is wider than a chimney then it is called as a gully.
Corner
A corner is formed where two rock walls meet each other at about 90 degrees.
Groove
A groove is formed by two narrow rock walls meeting each other at an angle. If the angle is more than 90 degrees then it is called as Shallow groove and it is less then it is called as Vee groove.
Rib
A small blunt and narrow ridge protruding out of the rock is called as Rib.
Arête
A much sharper projection than the rib called as arete.
Stance
A position on the rock wall where a climber can comfortably stand or sit is called a stance.
Ledge
A ledge is comparatively a wider stance where a group of 2-3 climbers can sit or stand during a climbing activity.
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