-Day 10 of 31-
Time for another post that's more climbing related.
Backing down/off or "downclimbing" is a technique that every climber should have in their bag of tricks. It's something that should be practiced again and again in the gym, both while bouldering, top-roping and occasionally on lead. Sometimes it's the only way out of a situation that's dangerous or harder than you expected. Moving back to a position of safety can give you time to relax again, get some strength back, process the information you learned, re-commit to moving up, and finally entering the fray once more. It may also give you time to assess other options, such as backing down from the route entirely or building an anchor and allowing your partner to finish it if they're up for it.
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- Hi, my name is Andy.
- I'm a climber, skier, hiker, and biker...among other things. I believe that communing with the outdoors can give us incredible insight into our lives, build friendships that last a lifetime, and open our eyes to the larger world around us. This is my blog. Welcome.
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10 December 2012
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