Hand jamming, stemming, traversing rocks, and more: get tips on intermediate rock climbing techniques and learn how to increase you rock climbing skills in this free rock climbing video lesson series.
From edging and smearing to hooking, learn how to use various rock climbing foot hold techniques in this free rock climbing video lesson.
Foot jamming, or using a crack in a rock wall as a foot hold, is a useful technique for rock climbing; get tips on foot jamming in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson.
Hand jamming is a powerful rock climbing technique. Learn hand jamming techniques, such as using your fist and twisting your fingers, in this rock climbing technique video.
Many beginning rock climbers start out with friction, slab or low angle climbing. Learn how to climb low angle rock walls outdoors in this free rock climbing video lesson.
Climbing overhanging rock is both strenuous and fun. Get expert tips, such as using opposite hands and feet to climb an overhanging rock, in this free rock climbing video lesson.
Climbing overhangs in rock climbing is both challenging and fun. Learn how to climb an overhang on a rock wall in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson.
Down climbing might be necessary if you are rock climbing without a rope or you don't want to use your rope. Learn how to down climb a rock wall in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson.
A dynamic move in rock climbing (dyno for short) involves flying through the air to get to an out of reach hold. Learn how to dyno in this free intermediate to advanced rock climbing video lesson.
Climb overhanging rock with the least amount of effort and save your energy and muscle strength for the rest of your climb; learn how in this free intermediate rock climbing video lesson.
Rock climbing is strenuous, but by using your legs and bones instead of just your arm muscles, you can reserve your energy when climbing a rock wall. Learn more in this free rock climbing video lesson.
Traversing in rock climbing is moving sideways across the rock. Learn how to traverse across a rock wall in this free rock climbing video lesson.
The layback rock climbing technique is a strenuous move typically used when climbing in cracks. Learn how to lay back in rock climbing in this free rock climbing video tutorial.
The mantle technique is used in rock climbing to get up onto a flat surface or ledge. Learn how to mantle in this free rock climbing video tutorial.
Open hand holds, crimps and pushing are three different rock climbing hand holds and grips. Learn how to use various hand holds in this free rock climbing video lesson.
Learn the stemming technique for rock climbing plus get expert tips in this free intermediate rock climbing techniques video lesson.
Summary: Rock climbing is a sport requiring not only great physical strength, stamina, and agility but also nerve and certainly, technical skill. The best way to learn to climb more difficult routes is to increase your rock climbing skill repertoire, by learning intermediate and advanced climbing techniques. If you are a rock climber or even a beginner rock climber ready to move on to the next level, learn some intermediate and advanced rock climbing techniques, for free, online, from one of our experts.
In this free online video series, learn intermediate rock climbing techniques, to learn how to rock climb, from expert rock climber Bill Killough-Hill. Bill will teach you rock climbing techniques such as how to dyno, how to mantle, how to layback, stemming, how to traverse, how to climb overhangs, and how to down climb. Also learn hand and foot jamming techniques for rock climbing, crimp holds and open hand holds, and basic rock climbing principles such as hanging on your skeleton and conserving muscle strength.
Expert: Bill Killough-Hill has been teaching rock climbing at Zoar Outdoor since 1995. He is an AMGA certified top rope site manager and keeps fit climbing with students at the Academy at Swift River where he runs an adventure program that also includes whitewater kayaking, cross-country and downhill skiing and mountain biking.
Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. www.zoaroutdoor.com