When climbing is gaining tremendous popularity, many individuals still consider rock climbing a risky and dangerous endeavor. But what happens when you weigh the dangers against the benefits? I may be biased because most of the people I hang out with and I are rock climbers, but I believe the holistic benefits of climbing far outweigh the potential dangers. It is especially if we follow some guidelines on an article titled “Gearing Up for a Climb is a Must.” Climbing provides physical, emotional, and social benefits to the climber. Rock climbing’s health and mental health benefits can be optimized when the rock climber properly gears up. When the rock climber…
