Climbing why

Making friends at your local climbing gym is almost inevitable. It could be someone giving you some beta suggestions on how to do a climb , the belayer next to you feeling bored, or a fellow climber wanting to chat about a route you or they just did. Climbers are very social creatures and would never pass up the opportunity to have another belayer on their contact list.

Research has found that sports involving an element of fear cause the brain to release higher doses of endorphins, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters alleviate pain and enhance performance, making the body feel a whole new level of excitement.

Thus the scarier the sport is, the more addictive it can be. Once you start climbing outdoors, your perspective on traveling will change. Your sense of accomplishment will reach new heights and so will your love for the sport. Problem-solving is a central aspect of climbing.

Every route is like a puzzle you need to solve. Which is yet another good reason why you should climb more often. Rock climbing gets you naturally high. Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the top? While Singapore has no shortage of skyscrapers, getting a good view while being close to nature is nearly impossible when the highest peak at the Bukit Timah nature reserve stands at a mere For those keen on being one with nature, and who are fans of panoramic views, climbing to the top of cliffs in, for example, Krabi, offers you a chance of seeing the sights that would otherwise not be accessible for non-climbers.

Be warned though, these natural rock climbing faces are less controlled than the man-made high walls in Singapore and present their own set of problems. Be prepared to confront grass, weed, stones and other debris in the course of your journey to greater heights. For routes that require some amount of trekking, be careful not to trip.

Rock climbing is easy to pick up. There are fewer sports that are less complicated than rock climbing. And be sure to try your hand at different types of climbing too.

So find your favourite, and focus on turning it into your specialty. For many, climbing is more than just another weekend activity. The sport may have changed over the years, but continues to endure. Join our mailing list for the latest giveaways, footwear releases and training tips. Plus, get your free running pace chart. One rainy climb I learnt that cameras are not waterproof!

Another climb taught me to be better prepared at finding the route more research etc. Whether they teach you to bring a bivy in case you have to sleep overnight or teach you that proper shoes are essential, you always learn something every time.

Mountain climbing can be the greatest and the worst thing you ever do in life but in the end of it all you usually end up wanting more of it no matter what. Previous Post. Next Post. Lifestyle 5 min read. Grab your boots and take a hike. The benefits go beyond your physical health. The physical health and fitness benefits are huge Not only will you built incredible strength and endurance from climbing mountains consistently but you will also find that your diet becomes better.

You can see places very few get to see We all can see pictures of these places and we all can long to go to these places but actually doing the work to get to these places cuts many out of the crowd. You will meet the most amazing people who you will call friends Hikers and Climbers are an awesome breed of people. You will finally understand why the mountains are calling and you must go Mountains are so special; they have such magic to them.

Climbing mountains will teach you patience, persistence and gratitude Climbing a mountain is the furthest thing from easy. They will teach you why we want to protect the environment After seeing what untouched places look like you will want to protect them. They will teach you how to be positive If you have negative thoughts about climbing a mountain it is probably your one-way ticket to failure.