INSPO Fitness Journal July 2017

ock climbing experience. The support from
climbing coaches and peers, contribute to
students’ social wellbeing. Climbers learn
to work with others, in order to attain the
success they desire.”
It is evident that rock climbing is having
a profound impact on these students. The
benefits of taking the practice outside has
expanded their ability to deal with the many
challenges of day-to-day life.
Fergus Grant is one student involved with
the programme, and he sees the benefits of
both indoor and outdoor climbing,
“Rain, shine, sleet or snow you can go
indoor rock climbing at any time because it’s
under a roof. The best thing about indoor is
the fact that you can instantly go and climb a
wall knowing exactly what you are climbing:
how hard it is, where to go and people can
clearly assist you from the ground. All these
points are valid and true but as soon as I went
climbing outside for the first time a whole
new world opened up.
“Outdoor climbing is amazing. When you
climb it is like an adventure and you have to
find a path to get to the top. It is much more
liberating outdoors, the only limit is the sky,
and the top of the wall of course.”
For those interested in having a go at
climbing, there are numerous options available.
Contact your local climbing gym for
an initial introduction and taster session to
indoor climbing. Raglan Rock takes groups
of beginners and intermediate climbers
Raglan Rock’s
top three tips for
climbing:
1. Always stay close to the
wall, so gravity works in
your favour. This means you
aren’t fighting against gravity,
making the climb a whole lot
easier.
2. You move with your legs,
not your arms, your arms are
there for balance.
3. Keep moving smoothly,
don’t be rigid.
out in the beautiful Waikato countryside at
various private crags, including Castle Rock
Adventures in Wharepapa South. For more
information on climbing The New Zealand
Alpine Club and The Climber magazine are
great sources of information.
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