Holding a bachelor’s degree in communication and professional writing from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Kevin Duron serves as a technical sourcer with Google in Mountain View, California. In his leisure time, Kevin Duron enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing.
Rock climbing is an exhilarating outdoor adventure, but given the inherent risks that come with the sport, beginners should avoid certain actions to ensure safe and enjoyable climbs. Following are three of the most important tips for new climbers.
Double-check belays and make sure they are correctly positioned. Visually examine the knots. Ensure they are tight, correctly tied, and run properly through the harness.
Wear a helmet. This is typically not an issue for outdoor climbers, but indoor climbers often fail to use protective headwear, even though the risk for head injury is no less significant.
Work on perfecting proper climbing technique. If you attempt to power through certain climbing moves with bent arms, an undue strain is placed on the forearms, which can cause swelling. Keep your arms straight as much as you can.
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