Climbing

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For some people a holiday means sun, sea and sand, while others seek the thrills and adrenaline that the world’s great mountain ranges bring with them. Rock climbing is a nice mountain sport where you will be climbing a rock wall with the support of various aids. Climbing walls or boulders in mountain landscapes can provide great challenges for both beginners and experienced climbers. And these mountaineering trips come in many different forms, some with picturesque landscape views where clear water river streams and meadows fill your eyes. Climbing holiday destinations vary greatly. In Europe, the Alps reign supreme with the great Mont Blanc mountain, while in Asia the Himalayas await, and in Africa the Kilimanjaro can be climbed if you have the strength.

Climbing isn’t just about overcoming gravity. You could think of it as a kind of vertical chess game where every choice and movement is important to the next steps you have to take to reach your destination. It is suitable for all ages, from young to old, and also a great travel activity for the whole family. Climbing locations often offer routes that vary from very easy to extremely difficult for the mountaineering experts among us, so there will be an option for climbers of every level. Reaching the top of a wall or conquering a boulder is very satisfying and often you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the landscape surrounding you.

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The imposing Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa’s most recognizable icons. Its snowy peak towers above the surrounding landscape is the highest mountain of Africa. It is even possible to climb this unique mountain, but it is considered hard and difficult. There are various routes available, although the Machame Route is the most beautiful and most popular one. This multi-day trip will take you through landscapes with different vegetation such as lush rainforests, rocky landscapes and alpine deserts. You’ll get incredible views along the way, including glaciers and unforgettable sunsets and sunrises. If you manage to reach Uhuru Peak, you’ll be rewarded with some of the world’s most beautiful views and unique experiences that you’ll never forget.

Defying El Capitan

El Capitan is a rock formation within California’s Yosemite national park. It is an extremely popular location for climbers and mountaineers. The Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada and it is known for its mighty waterfalls, raging rivers, sequoia trees, and granite rock formations. El Capitan is a 914 meters high granite rock formation. The size of a huge apartment complex. There are a number of climbable sides with over 70 different climbing routes of various degrees in difficulty. To conquer this wall, multiple advanced climbing techniques will have to be used. And scaling the walls towards the top will take many days and is only for the most dedicated climbers. Nevertheless, just being in the nearby surroundings of this magnificent natural formation is inspiring.

Climbing gear and qualified guides and instructors

What you need to use during a route depends on the route. And unless you are a very experienced climber, most climbs are done with a guide or instructor. It is highly recommended a guide is used when visiting climbing locations as a beginner as you will be assured of a good experience and you’ll receive suitable support material and proper guidance. Professional instructors can tell you all about the ins and outs of a particular route and they can teach you the necessary techniques needed to reach your goal and how you can safely finish a route.