Climbing & Mountaineering

A lot of people start climbing thinking it’s mostly about arm strength, but beginners usually realise pretty quickly there’s a lot more technique involved than expected. Some common things newer climbers seem to struggle with at the start: Using too much arm strength Probably the biggest one. Many beginners try to pull themselves up every route using their arms only, which gets exhausting very quickly. More experienced climbers usually rely much more on foot placement and body positioning. Ignoring footwork New climbers often focus only on handholds while barely thinking about their feet. But good footwork makes a huge difference in climbing efficiency and balance. Sometimes a route becomes much easier just by changing foot...