Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing (rŏk klīmĭng) Verb - The sport of humans defying gravity by scaling rock walls with fingertips and toenails.

Free climbing is a type of rock climbing, in which the climber uses no artificial aids to make upwards progress. The climber will use only hands, feet and other parts of the body. Ropes and protective equipment are used for protection against the consequences of a fall.
Rock climbing evolved gradually from an alpine necessity to a distinct athletic activity.
Many climbing area land managers institute nesting season closures of cliffs known to be used by protected birds of prey like eagles, falcons and osprey
The impact of climbing can include soil erosion, litter, abandoned bolts, ropes and gear, human excrement, introduction of foreign plants, damage to native plant species, interruption of nesting birds and migrating animals, Climbers must adhere to "minimal impact" and “leave no trace” practices.
Clean climbing is a style of rock climbing which seeks to minimize the damaging side effects of some techniques by avoiding equipment such as pitons, which damage rock.
High E was first climbed in 1941, with a hemp rope and three soft-iron pitons for protection by Hans Kraus and Fritz Wiessner,
Kraus' and Fritz' most significant efforts at the Gunks was High Exposure, a bold 5.6 that involves a blind reach around an overhung corner 150 feet up in the air; the route still confounds novice climbers. Done in 1941, with a hemp rope and three soft-iron pitons for protection, High Exposure was a world-class accomplishment

eco trippin' rock climbing in the Mohonk Preserve with Alpine Endeavors

Activities from this episode:
• The Mohonk Preserve
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Sky Diving