100% trust in the rope system! Ropes ain't braking, bolts are not blowing out, routes are not overhanging and climbing in fact can be very RELAXING! For first timers, trusting the rope is a big deal! Yes! At that moment when you lean back your LIFE is dependent on the safety system which is pretty much: your rope, your harness, carabiners and your partner on the ground. Once you feel comfortable the world is yours! Here Finn in action feeling safe and comfortable! Lowered just as easy and smooth like German homeboy! @finnbredenberg #klettern #kalifornien #joshuatree #nationalpark #rockclimbing #epicdays

100% trust in the rope system! Ropes ain't braking, bolts are not blowing out, routes are not overhanging and climbing in fact can be very RELAXING! For first timers, trusting the rope is a big deal! Yes! At that moment when you lean back your LIFE is dependent on the safety system which is pretty much: your rope, your harness, carabiners and your partner on the ground. Once you feel comfortable the world is yours! Here Finn in action feeling safe and comfortable! Lowered just as easy and smooth like German homeboy! @finnbredenberg #klettern #kalifornien #joshuatree #nationalpark #rockclimbing #epicdays

Sport climbing in Joshua Tree National Park!It almost sounds paradox since the JTree is rather well known for full on #tradclimbing style routes! However, sport climbing exists and this one is a sweet line fully protected by bolts.Climbers distinguish between these two styles: #sportclimbing vs. trad climbing.Sport #climbing means: the sole use of bolts for protection.Trad climbing means: using natural features such as, cracks, rock tie-offs, trees and boulders for protection.Advantages of #sport climbing: – more focus on technical climbing moves rather than focussing on placing #gear. That is why climbers often push their difficulty #limit on "sport climbs". – no "bad gear" (as long as bolts are placed correctly and in good condition). Sport climbs are usually well equipped with a safe distance from bolt to next bolt = no #runout – less mental stress due to no "bad gear". In sport climbing you are usually not worried that a #bolt will come out – great for beginner #leadclimbing because clipping bolts is easier to applyAdvantages of Trad-climbing: – all gear is removable and barely leaves any visible traces on the rock. Very popular trad routes still have "rock scars/friction grooves" due to extensive placing and removing of gear. It is much less visible compared to bolts placed on rock – increased #freedom in climbing! If you know how to use #tradgear your perspective on #rockclimbing will #change. A lot of the trad routes in the #USA are long and high #quality routes with continuous climbing for many hours or even days. – more freedom/creativity in placing your gear! Often you have multiple opportunities to place gear on a trad route and its up to you to pick where and how you protect yourself. This also gives you a great feeling of having more control over your actions and safety while climbing.Rock climbing is a diverse sport with many styles disciplines. Find yours and keep exploring!

Sport climbing in Joshua Tree National Park!It almost sounds paradox since the JTree is rather well known for full on #tradclimbing style routes! However, sport climbing exists and this one is a sweet line fully protected by bolts.Climbers distinguish between these two styles: #sportclimbing vs. trad climbing.Sport #climbing means: the sole use of bolts for protection.Trad climbing means: using natural features such as, cracks, rock tie-offs, trees and boulders for protection.Advantages of #sport climbing: - more focus on technical climbing moves rather than focussing on placing #gear. That is why climbers often push their difficulty #limit on "sport climbs". - no "bad gear" (as long as bolts are placed correctly and in good condition). Sport climbs are usually well equipped with a safe distance from bolt to next bolt = no #runout - less mental stress due to no "bad gear". In sport climbing you are usually not worried that a #bolt will come out - great for beginner #leadclimbing because clipping bolts is easier to applyAdvantages of Trad-climbing: - all gear is removable and barely leaves any visible traces on the rock. Very popular trad routes still have "rock scars/friction grooves" due to extensive placing and removing of gear. It is much less visible compared to bolts placed on rock - increased #freedom in climbing! If you know how to use #tradgear your perspective on #rockclimbing will #change. A lot of the trad routes in the #USA are long and high #quality routes with continuous climbing for many hours or even days. - more freedom/creativity in placing your gear! Often you have multiple opportunities to place gear on a trad route and its up to you to pick where and how you protect yourself. This also gives you a great feeling of having more control over your actions and safety while climbing.Rock climbing is a diverse sport with many styles disciplines. Find yours and keep exploring!

On belay!Do not underestimate the importance of a solid, confident belay! A good belayer always has an eye on the climber and is ready to adjust tension or slack at any time while maintaining at least one hand (usually the stronger one) on the brake rope. In climbing there is a big difference between lead belaying and top rope belaying! Lead belaying is a more advanced technique because adjustments may be more abrupt and consequences of a fall may be more severe! Force and distance of a falling lead climber is much higher than force and distance of a slipping top rope climber.

On belay!Do not underestimate the importance of a solid, confident belay! A good belayer always has an eye on the climber and is ready to adjust tension or slack at any time while maintaining at least one hand (usually the stronger one) on the brake rope. In climbing there is a big difference between lead belaying and top rope belaying! Lead belaying is a more advanced technique because adjustments may be more abrupt and consequences of a fall may be more severe! Force and distance of a falling lead climber is much higher than force and distance of a slipping top rope climber.

Rock climbing in San Diego

Rock climbing in San Diego high up on the Mountaineer’s wall at El Cajon Mt. Diego is showing us how it’s done! Beautiful lieback start… This one is a 5.11 mixed route with bolts and occasional trad gear. For longer than a decade Diego has climbed all over San Diego county establishing new routes and areas. He is now teaming up with @angelopez to promote climbing in Baja Calfiornia, Mèxico. It is amazing how much climbing there is just south of the border… and not many of us know about them. Please support the @the_baja_project and go explore.

Rock climbing in San Diego high up on the Mountaineer's wall at El Cajon Mt. Diego is showing us how it's done! Beautiful lieback start... This one is a 5.11 mixed route with bolts and occasional trad gear. For longer than a decade Diego has climbed all over San Diego county establishing new routes and areas. He is now teaming up with @angelopez to promote climbing in Baja Calfiornia, Mèxico. It is amazing how much climbing there is just south of the border... and not many of us know about them. Please support the @the_baja_project and go explore. #bajaproject #bajacalifornia #rockclimbing #sandiego #sandiegorockclimbing #explore #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #grimper #klettern #escalade #elcajonmountain

Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! There is probably no other place on earth where you can practice this wonderful skill better than there. Joshua tree is a wonderland of rocks… a complex cluster of stacked and piled rocks. Almost all rock peaks in JTree are accessible via scrambling. Scrambling is a form of fifth class hiking – hiking with constant use of hands – performing short climbing moves followed by immediate secure and flat stances! Scrambling is an essential skill for climbers. Often there is no option other than scrambling to approach the climb or descent from the climb. Scrambling is a rope less activity and should not be underestimated. A good spotter on a challenging section goes a long way and creates confidence to push you comfort level bit by bit. I also recommend to wear sticky rubber shoes for scrambling – this e is a hybrid of rock climbing shoes and hiking shoes. They grip much better in rock and add safety and comfort. Stay safe! #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! There is probably no other place on earth where you can practice this wonderful skill better than there. Joshua tree is a wonderland of rocks... a complex cluster of stacked and piled rocks. Almost all rock peaks in JTree are accessible via scrambling. Scrambling is a form of fifth class hiking - hiking with constant use of hands - performing short climbing moves followed by immediate secure and flat stances! Scrambling is an essential skill for climbers. Often there is no option other than scrambling to approach the climb or descent from the climb. Scrambling is a rope less activity and should not be underestimated. A good spotter on a challenging section goes a long way and creates confidence to push you comfort level bit by bit. I also recommend to wear sticky rubber shoes for scrambling - this e is a hybrid of rock climbing shoes and hiking shoes. They grip much better in rock and add safety and comfort. Stay safe! #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

Aaron is taking a rest! Climbing in Joshua Tree and San Diego county gives you a lot of opportunity to rest and check out what's around you… a lot of the desert granite is low angle and it is very essential to get your footwork dialed. Unfortunately, many of the climbing gyms don't offer this type of climbing since their walls are mostly vertical or overhanging. Not in Joshua Tree – welcome t sale country, where even credit card thing old will get you to the top! Look down and cruise up! Good job Aaron

Aaron is taking a rest! Climbing in Joshua Tree and San Diego county gives you a lot of opportunity to rest and check out what's around you... a lot of the desert granite is low angle and it is very essential to get your footwork dialed. Unfortunately, many of the climbing gyms don't offer this type of climbing since their walls are mostly vertical or overhanging. Not in Joshua Tree - welcome t sale country, where even credit card thing old will get you to the top! Look down and cruise up! Good job Aaron

Good technique is key to good and smooth climbing. This one is a "step through" performed by Felix on his first rock climb. He is twisting his hips and steps his right leg underneath his left (cross). His left leg is almost fully extended and allows him to gracefully walk his right foot through.This is a nice way to reach your next foothold without having to match your feet or shuffle them over in caterpillar style. Remember!!! Rock climbing is mostly about using your lower body = legs, footwork. Your arms are holding you just in! Look down twice as much as you look up. Reminding yourself to do this will improve your technique much quicker. Joshua Tree National Park, cathouse rock! #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

Good technique is key to good and smooth climbing. This one is a "step through" performed by Felix on his first rock climb. He is twisting his hips and steps his right leg underneath his left (cross). His left leg is almost fully extended and allows him to gracefully walk his right foot through.This is a nice way to reach your next foothold without having to match your feet or shuffle them over in caterpillar style. Remember!!! Rock climbing is mostly about using your lower body = legs, footwork. Your arms are holding you just in! Look down twice as much as you look up. Reminding yourself to do this will improve your technique much quicker. Joshua Tree National Park, cathouse rock! #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

Pushing my hips into to wall, clinging onto credit card thin hand holds and working hard to stand up on the tiny little footchips below me. This is Joshua Tree slab climbing at its finest!! It usually feels harder than what it's rated! Once you topped out and look at the climb later you may find yourself surprised that it was even possible to climb this. This one is a short but sweet slab climb rated 5.10d/UIAA: 7 named "Count Dracula" on castle rock at "Belle campground" in Joshua Tree National Park.#rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

Pushing my hips into to wall, clinging onto credit card thin hand holds and working hard to stand up on the tiny little footchips below me. This is Joshua Tree slab climbing at its finest!! It usually feels harder than what it's rated! Once you topped out and look at the climb later you may find yourself surprised that it was even possible to climb this. This one is a short but sweet slab climb rated 5.10d/UIAA: 7 named "Count Dracula" on castle rock at "Belle campground" in Joshua Tree National Park.#rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

High up in Zion National Park. Mr. André Kovacs just about to leave the anchor station to join me. He's got the portaledge next time to him – our bed for the night hanging off the side of the cliff. Great adventure! Awesome commitment and great challenge shaping our life and awakening our inner explorer. #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_puctures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego

High up in Zion National Park. Mr. André Kovacs just about to leave the anchor station to join me. He's got the portaledge next time to him - our bed for the night hanging off the side of the cliff. Great adventure! Awesome commitment and great challenge shaping our life and awakening our inner explorer. #rockclimbing #explore #climbing #california #californiarockclimbing #climbing_puctures_of_instagram #climbingpicture #climb #climbingguide #climbcalifornia #klettern #escalade #escalada #grimper #klimmen #sandiego