Rock climbing is considered in many ways; from rock walls in incredible places to artificial walls in big cities, people practice the art of climbing vertical walls using only their hands and feet to progress. Safety items such as rope, harness and carabiners are only to protect the climber in a possible fall and are not used for progress.
The game is about climbing a wall using our technique and physical skills, reaching the top without hanging on the rope. Chaining a sequence of movements, of different difficulty, and that vary according to the person who is climbing. Undoubtedly, it is a captivating game, which takes us back to our childhood, where we climbed trees without any effort all the time: andt is amazing to see the ease with which children do it when they start climbing. They accommodate their bodies to the different features of the rock and overcome steps that are very difficult for adults in a few moments.
Marcelo Galghera @piedeviahostel.
Rock climbing emerged from classic mountaineering in the 70’s in Europe and began to spread throughout the world, generating followers on each continent. Thanks to traveling climbers, places to practice are being developed in all countries.
At the same time, other disciplines such as Bouldering or Bouldering are developed, where the objective is to climb smaller stones with the protection of mattresses for falls. Here we seek to concentrate the difficulty in a few explosive and radical movements to chain a certain sequence.
If something defines rock climbing, is the passion with which climbers practice their activity. From artificial wall competitors, to boulder climbers or those looking for the perfect wall while traveling, everyone agrees that climbing is more than a sport.
In 2018, Sport Climbing had its debut at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Recently, had its first Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021which gave its first medals to the sport and reached the general public as a dynamic and engaging sport for the spectator.
In the combined format of speed, bouldering and difficulty, the climbers had to face the ordeal of competing in all three variations and averaging their performance to win a medal. The climb is confirmed for Paris 2024.
Justina Rolandelli @jusrol.
All over the world climbing walls, clubs and federations promote climbing from children to adults as a complete sport and that forms the spirit for the community challenges of our reality, from environmental conservation to good practices in nature. A climber will be a person who protects nature and enjoys the environment safely and evolves as a person.
More and more people go to nature to play outdoor sports. For this reason, Acceso Panam generates environmental education campaigns so that these activities are sustainable over time and contribute to preserving nature for future generations.
Watch our videos on low impact techniques, research and training to improve your experience in nature.