Mastering the Vertical
                     THRILLS TRACKER
MASTERING T
HE VERTICAL
 Essential Rock Climbing 
Tips for All Levels
INTRODUCTIO
RNock climbing is more than just a sport—it's a physical puzzle, a test of mental 
endurance, and an intimate interaction with 
nature’s raw terrain. Whether you're 
bouldering on a seaside cliff, sport climbing 
indoors, or tackling multi-pitch trad routes in 
the mountains, climbing offers both 
challenge and reward like few other 
activities.
RIGHT TYPE 
OF CLIMBING
There are various styles of rock climbing, 
each with its own learning curve and risk 
level:
Indoor Gym Climbing: Best for beginners to 
learn movement and safety in a controlled 
environment.
Bouldering: Climbing short, powerful 
problems without ropes. Requires strength 
and technique, plus crash pads.
Sport Climbing: Involves climbing routes 
with fixed anchors using a rope and 
quickdraws.
Trad Climbing: Involves placing your own 
gear (cams, nuts) for protection. Best for 
advanced climbers.
INVEST IN 
QUALITY 
GYour EclimAbingR gear is your lifeline—literally. While you don’t need to buy everything at once, 
quality and proper fit matter.
Essential Gear Checklist:
Climbing shoes: Snug but not painful. Choose 
neutral shoes for beginners and aggressive 
shoes for advanced climbs.
Harness: Should fit comfortably around your 
waist and legs.
Helmet: Always wear one outdoors to protect 
from falling debris or unexpected falls.
Belay device: Like an ATC or assisted-braking 
device (e.g., GriGri
SPORTS 
DIPLOMACY
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BASIC 
CLIMBING 
Learning the language of climbing helps with 
TcomEmunRicatioMn IanNd OundeLrstaOndingG sYafety 
systems.
Crux: The hardest part of a climb.
Beta: Information about how to do a particular 
move or route.
Pump: The burn or fatigue in your forearms from 
overuse.
Barn-door: When your body swings away from the 
wall.
Jug: A big, easy-to-grip hold.
Crimper: A tiny edge that requires finger strength.
Dyno: A dynamic, jumping move.
WARM UP AND 
STRETCH
Climbing puts intense stress on your tendons, especially 
in your fingers, shoulders, and forearms. Skipping 
warmups increases the risk of injury.
Pre-Climb Routine:
5–10 minutes of cardio (jogging, jumping jacks)
Dynamic stretches (arm swings, leg swings)
Easy bouldering or routes to warm up fingers and core
Post-Climb Cooldown:
Gentle stretching (shoulders, hips, wrists)
Foam rolling for forearms and back
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