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    About understand Climbing

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  Getting started in Climbing  from PlanetFear - the different disciplines, styles, basic technique, gear, route information
About Climbing a server covering a wide spectrum of climbing resources
Climbing Dictionary
Climbing FAQ  from Tradgirl - for beginners, buying gear, safety.....
Climbing from Scoutbase; about the activity and how to provide the opportubnities
 
    Safety improve your safety  for Climbing

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  Rock Climbing Safety tips geared to the US, so also has advice on avoiding bear encounters!
Tradgirl Faq on Safety
Roped Climbing a summary of criteria to assess an individual's ability to climb and belay safely
Rock Climbing Safety from 'abc of Rock Climbing'; know what to do in emergency situations. Likewise, know how to deal with animal and natural hazards; natural hazards, health..
Rock Climbing Safety a short treatise summarising the main points
   Climbing Safely in the Lake District, UK
American Safe Climbing Association dedicated to replacing unsafe anchors and reducing the visual and environmental impacts of climbing
Harness Attachment Procedures  Safe and unsafe harness attachment procedures are illustrated and described, and a precedent court ruling is provided from the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court of New South Wales, Australia.
 
   Improve your skills through online information n technique.  See also Coaching from SportsVL

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  Rock-Climbing Techniques - two ways of using ropes and equipment to climb safely. It also describes how to descend after climbing.
Archive of Rock Climbing Moves and Tips  "a collection of what people told me as a novice, and often explained by someone who only just figured it out themselves. But it's useful, even to some people who are quite advanced"
Techniques and Training  from 'abc of Rock Climbing' - technique, styles, training
Climbing Strength Training and conditioning from Body Results; useful articles
Training Methods for Climbing from Time Outdoors by Dave Binney -different types of training and how using a combination of different methods can optimise performance. Find local facilities, articles and experts in the UK. Setting Goals
 
   History know the background to Climbing

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   Equipment what you need for climbing, reviews etc

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   Forums get answers to questions or air your views...

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  UK Climbing - huge range of topics
 UK Winter Climbing Forum
 
General Information
  Mountaineering from Wikipedia - a good background to the subject covering safety, history, glossary, climbers etc
About Climbing a server covering a wide spectrum of climbing resources
Climbing - about from Anwers.com - definition, history etc
Getting started in Climbing  from PlanetFear - the different disciplines, styles, basic technique, gear, route information  
Climbing FAQ  from Tradgirl
Climber.org  online community
All Climbing   Climbing news, info, and commentary all helpfully categorised
Altidude.com   - climbing routes, equipment, clothing, photos, and training for endurance, strength and flexibility
Ascentrock  with selected downloadable extreme climbs, climb of the month, a fitness section and FAQ and the programmable climbing wall, "The Rock", that enables climbers to simulate real climbing techniques like cracking, stemming, and smearing
Big Wall Climbing spending multiple days and nights on the largest rock faces in the world. Useful Links
Blocx design and build climbing walls and boulder blocx but what really mattersl, they climb...a lot!  Not a portal, the guys are just keen to share there local scene with the international community. Galleries cover local area of their production houses in Basel-Switzerland and Malaysia, snippets of the odd visiting celebrity. Regular updates on events and news. The site is pretty new but already the video library houses some cool footage.
Climber.org an online community devoted to encouraging climbing by sustaining the internet presence of mountaineering clubs and by fostering electronic communication among mountaineers
Climbing from GORP with rock climbing skills , mountaineering, climbing guides, trails, books, climbing trips etc. Some high quality site links for rock, ice and mountain climbing
Climbing Magazine from the USA with news, letters, a good 'how to' section, equipment, features, reviews.
Cold Climbs  is packed with info and features for you to interact with -  books, safety, courses, calendar, forums, ice grades, climbing walls, technical tips....;  become part of the ice climbing community and submit your profile
Extreme climbing extreme climbing in a nut shell, with  the basics of learning rock climbing, equipment, resources, global climbing sites ...
Freeclimbing.com has a climbing search engine and index of climbing links
Ice Climbing a history and background from Wikipedia.
Indoor Rock Climbing Test your climbing skills on the cyber wall; how to build a wall, list of N. American climbing gyms and work on your training
"Mountain Climbing" from Encarta, covering scrambles, or walk-ups, requiring no special equipment; rock climbing; and ice climbing
Mountain Climbing Information on climbing gear, check list, summit logs (record your success or failure on those classic peaks), highest peaks, explore the worlds mountains by selection from map of the world
Mountain online ezine with resources for rock climbers, hill-walkers and mountaineers;
Mountainzone  Site for all mountain sports, with online store attached; classic climbs, glossary, world mountain facts .
Mount Everest The British Story  For all facts, stories and events concerning the British on Mount Everest, we will provide all the answers. Learn about the British on Mount Everest, from their first expedition to their modern expeditions of today. Includes history, summiteers list, facts and a gallery.
Online Climbing guide for climbers worldwide. Offering beta such as directions, maps, pictures, and route listings, all of the info is provided by climbers like you who know the areas best.
On Rock. offers a unique reference point for all rock sports.  Whether it is climbing, paragliding, abseiling or mountain biking that you fancy, you will find all the information you need on this site
Peak List  from 'Alpex' High Altitude Expeditions. Highest mountain, tallest mountains
3157 climbable peaks over 6000 meter arranged by height or by Mountain Range  
Peakwear World Mountain Encyclopedia explore the mountain ranges of the world, and network with other rock climbers, mountaineers, hikers, and backpackers, who share your love for the mountains; built and maintained by it's visitors - summit logs, maps, highest peaks in....
Planet Fear -Climbing news, events, features, training beginners section, strong links to clubs and other aspects
Rock and Ice Magazine USA climbing magazine with  features, reviews, cliff notes etc
Rockclimbing.com Portal for Climbers all over the world Online since 1995. News, members, routes, community, articles...
RockClimbing.com tracks climbs all over the world, with a bulletin board, and directory of clubs; for climbers from all over the world  to find information about climbing routes, buy gear, meet new partners, talk with other climbers, learn more about how to climb, look at photos, and more.
Rock Climbing Links or Climbing related links
ROCKFAX Climbing Guidebooks web guides, resources, reviews
Rope Knots - the most useful; background, strength ratings, terminology, reference
Summit Post climbing info on a growing selection of mountains provided by climbers
The Climbing Archive. The definitive starting point for information for climbing information online; excellent global resource
The Mountain Inn - mountaineering and climbing, UK based, with Global Regional resources, expedition notes, club links 
Women Climbing role models, history, events, gear .. 
RockList  Good quality content with online store attached
Rei  Online store for all outdoor sports
 
National, District and City Sites Australia,, Europe,  Himalayas,  Malaysia , North America
South America,
 

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  Australia
  Australian Sport Climbing Federation covers the national team and its international participation, with  news, upcoming event data and training details.
Australian Climbing Online  what's popular and what's new;  features comprehensive Australian links, forums, photos, and web projects
 The Australian Rock Climbing Guide
Climbing Australia guide to Australian Crags, news; climbing facts, science of climbing #
Brisbane climbing
Climb Magazine Australia and New Zealand # e-zine with news, climbing routes, a picture gallery
Cameron Simpson's Climbing Page - links for Australian climbing resources on the Web
 
    North America        Canada
  Canadian Rockies Peaks a useful source of information
Climbing Central - rock and ice climbing in the mid-west 
Climber.org an online community devoted to encouraging climbing by sustaining the internet presence of mountaineering clubs and by fostering electronic communication among mountaineers
Gunks Rock Climbing info for the Shawangunk Mtns. and beyond 
Indoor Rock Climbing  
 Links to Climbing Sites 
Mid-West  Dedicated to Rock and Ice Climbing in the Mid West USA
Pacific NorthWest from Johann and Sandra's personal site which has an extensive directory of links to information and resources for that region, covering: guides and instruction, expedition companies, major peaks, summit journals, famous climbers, and  commercial sites. Makes a very interesting read for anyone involved with mountaineering in the area.
 Rockies  Mountain Guide service in  the Rockies
Reno/Tahoe Rock Climbing  map-based identification of climbs; information on rock as well as ice climbing; weatherRock 'n Road 2,000+  rock-climbing areas across the US, Canada and Mexico
Santiam Alpine Club  offers mountain climbing instruction and an activities schedule of climbs in Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia
       Canada
  The Mountain School. Instructional services since 1982 in all aspects of Mountaineering, Climbing, Ski touring, Avalanche safety and Ice Climbing. Extensive safety training services and consultants services.
Gripped Canada's climbing Magazine; News, Climb Canada - regional guide, Forum, ..
Canada's Mountains panoramas, the top 100 mountains
    South America
  Volcano Climbing.The Ecuadorian Alpine Institute (EAI) is a mountaineering company specializing in ascents of Ecuador's highest volcanic peaks and trekking across the country's wildest high-altitude landscapes
 
    Himalayas
  Extreme Solo Climbing with great mountain shots. Multimedia slide shows
Himalayan Club founded 1928 is the leading club in the world dedicated to disseminating information on the Himalayas. The Himalayan Club is an international club located in India and counts major mountaineers around the world as its members
 
    Europe                    Belgium,  Spain,  Netherlands, UK
  European rock - how to get there, where to camp, finding a guide, the best crags
Rock Climbing resources for Europe
 
         Belgium
  Belgian Climbing Network news, archive, articles and events..
         Spain
  Mallorca, Spain
         Netherlands
  Netherlands - maps, links to climbers' homepages, competitions, and clubs
 
         UK       Scotland  Ireland

Contact our UK Climbing  Librarian, Richard from  Rock and Ice if you need help with this page
  British Mountaineering Council  protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill-walkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers; safety, skills articles, training, finding a club, climbing walls, huts etc
UK Climbing  - a good UK only site with news, features message board, climbing walls, crags, links and  shop
FAQ from uk.rec.climbing 

Climbing Walls directory for Climers.net.   See also thebmc 
Climb UK rock climbing and mountaineering ezine; articles; expeditions, meets, events guide, gear reviews etc
Cold Climbs Ice Climbing In the UK packed full of info for winter climbing
Mountain Days Dedicated to rock climbing, mountaineering and hill walking in the UK and beyond. Includes news, weather, gear, routes, gallery, downloads and comprehensive links directory.
Mountain Nomad ezine Uk mountain sports on-line
Mountaineering UK links - a selected Directory 
South West England Rock Climbing climbing areas, guides, articles...
The Army Mountaineering Association
University Hiking Mountaineering and Climbing Clubs 
Unofficial UK Climbing  Home Page
 UK Bouldering  developing site based in the peak district, with big plans
     Gritstone Bouldering "The Peak District's gritstone crags and outcrops provide some of the best bouldering in Britain, if not the world" Crag info, guides, training
UK Climbers ClubUK and Ireland University Hiking, Mountaineering and Climbing Clubs from the Lancaster University Hiking Club
 Northumbrian Mountaineering Club
 
Ireland
Irish Climbing Online crag guide, events, weather, climbing walls, knot guide, clubs
Rock Climber Online magazine for rock, boulder, snow and ice; an independent resource for the active climber in Ireland
Dublin University Climbing Club 
 
Scotland
Mountaineering Council of Scotland  for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy the Scottish mountains; articles, National Parks, competitions, safety, access and conservation.
Scottish Climbing Archive web-based resource aimed at climbers and outdoor enthusiasts who either live in Scotland or are planning to visit us. Information on Rock & Ice Climbing, Mountaineering & Hillwalking in Scotland.
 
    Malaysia  

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  Climbing in Malaysia From World Cup Climbing in Malaysia. "Malaysia is a country blessed with world class limestone rock and a developing rock climbing scene. Whether it's natural rocks or artificial walls, Malaysia has plenty to cater to the wall-crawlers."  Links
 Malaysia Climbing from Global Rock Climbing, describes the climbing characteristics and opportunities by region
Mountain Climbing in Malaysia from Virtual Malaysia advises on the opportunities
The Rock Pod - information on the Malaysian climbing scene.
 
Mostly Commercial sites (businesses)

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Expeditions

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  Everest News "Where Everest climbers come for News."
Swedish Apolobamba Expedition Bolivia 2001 to climb unclimbed peaks over 5000m in Cordillera Apolobamba, unsupported, using no porters, mules or guides. "Nobody seems to have tried that before in the area we are going to, but we will make an attempt.". Read how they got on....
  
Climbing Schools UK 

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