Mountaineering, which refers to rock climbing, was born in the Alps, and that's where it gets its name. This is the reason why, today, all forms of mountaineering are managed by a single international organization, the International Union of Mountaineers.
Currently, thousands and thousands of people are dedicated to climbing in any of its forms, in all corners of the world.
In this article, we are going to delve a little deeper into climbing techniques.
Climbing techniques
The movement that is performed in climbing is derived from the evolution of walking.
The attention is focused on the unloading of the weight, the central point is located on the interior of the pelvis, on the legs. To achieve a correct technique it is important to learn to separate the movement of the pelvis from that of the feet, because, in this way, the necessary balance is achieved.
Whether on the rock (mountaineering), as in free climbing in the arena (sports), or on ice, the movements strong>executed by the body are based on the same techniques although for each one of these activities there are special considerations.
The retroversion of the pelvis is performed to carry the weight on the vertical position of the supports avoiding exhaustion of the upper limbs. Isolating the pelvis means separating the movement of the hip from the movement of the trunk.
Learning
To learn this adventure sport, it is best to take a climbing course in which the different techniques and the use of the material are explained. You can see different options here.
Anyone who feels like can practice this sport, since no prior physical preparation and the requirements are needed. They consist of learning how to handle the ropes, and having the basic equipment (harness, rope, eight, safety carabiners, 10 quickdraws, special shoes, and magnesium, to dry perspiration from hands). In addition to improving different physical and psychological abilities, it is a sport that is practiced in nature where respect is generated. strong> and a culture for the environment.
Climbing courses
If you feel like learning more about the different courses, don't forget that at Yumping you can find a place to suit you anywhere in Spain.
Surely very close to you, there is a center where you can learn and practice climbing. You just have to take a look!
