One thing that many people do over the holidays is trying to plan a great outdoor vacation! If they can't plan a great one, then many people will travel to a specific place; such as a mountain for climbing up it.



Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will still have to focus on safety, at all times! In fact, safety is the most important thing when rock/mountain climbing. Whether you know it or not, but safety begins the moment you leave home. One of the best ways to show your using safety is by telling people where you're going, what you'll be doing as well as for how long. This is true if you're climbing in your local area or on vacation in . If you run late, try calling them to let them know.

When climbing, the first thing that many instructors will tell you is to never climb alone. Also, you should always have a positive attitude. In fact, people that have macho displays are those they most likely end up with an injury! No matter if you have a well secured rope; it will not stop you from getting a cracked kneecap, pulled tendon, or even a possible head trauma!

Along with having safety, you should also have awareness. Staying alert to your gear, environment as well as your body is the key. Not only does the environment contain the mountain and the route, but it also controls the weather and other factors. In fact, staying awake and alert will make a serious situation into a mere story whether your in your hometown or on .

Communication is also very important; whether it is visual or spoken. In fact, it lets everyone know what you are doing as well as planning on doing. You will have to watch to make sure that what they say and do is the same thing!

An important factor when dealing with safety is making sure that your body is in shape. Climbing is very strenuous on the body; therefore, you must be in shape as well as illness and injury free. You must also have the proper body strength.

When going climbing you must always know what you are going up against. In fact, assessing the mountain is one thing you will learn how to do over time; that is why for beginners it would be safer going with a professional or experienced climber. Also, you must be able to make sure that you are taking the safest possible route. Many experienced climbers get "instincts" over the years as to what is safe and not safe.

Along with all the safety issues, you must know how to use all the gear as well as taking care of it all. However, if you don't know one thing, you will not do well as a climber! You must first practice, not matter how long it takes you to learn it; as it may be fatal otherwise!