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6 Reasons Auto Belays are Great Rock Climbing Training Tools
When people talk about climbing training tools the first thing that comes to mind is usually a campus board or a hang board. Those tools are great for climbing strength training, but what about endurance? We all know that climbing is more than just powering your way up the wall. A proper climbing ...
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How Do Auto Belays Work: What's Going on in There?
Let's face it, you won't always have the convenience of a climbing partner in today's increasingly busy world. Maybe you don't want to burden your friend to belay you for lap after lap all day while you're training for your next big wall climbing trip. And these are just a couple of reasons why we ...
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How to Use an Auto Belay: Step by Step Instructions
It's very easy to learn how to use an auto belay. The proper use of an auto belay is simple and straightforward. As with everything in climbing, it is important to avoid learning bad habits and build the right ones from the start. Most auto belay accidents occur due to human error when an ...
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What is Adventure Tourism?
Adventure Tourism DefinitionAs travelers seek new and different experiences, adventure tourism continues to grow in popularity. Adventure tourism, according to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, is a tourist activity that includes physical activity, a cultural exchange, or activities in ...
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What Makes the TRUBLUE Auto Belay TRU?
TRUBLUE Auto Belays, you may see them at your local rock gym or recreation center, maybe they were the first auto belay you knew about, perhaps you didn't even know you've used one. Wherever you fall, with a name like TRUBLUE, it begs the question: what makes the TRUBLUE so "TRU"? Here are five ...
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School Rock Climbing Wall: Everything You Need to Know
Want to get your students active, teach them valuable life lessons, and give them an opportunity to fall in love with the outdoors? Consider building a school rock climbing wall at your K-12 school so your students can enjoy the many benefits climbing has to offer. There's a lot to think about ...
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Head Rush Summer Recap 2017: Adventures & Photos from the Head Rush Team
Our team at Head Rush is full of outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers of all types. We are often found enjoying the many opportunities to camp, climb, hike, bike, fish, mountaineer, and more in our state of Colorado. The photos below offer a snapshot of our summer as we look back to another great ...
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Announcing the TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay for Speed Climbing
BOULDER, Colorado (May 16, 2017) - Head Rush Technologies, a leader in adventure and recreation equipment, announces the TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay. The new speed device will offer the same reliability and quality reputation as the TRUBLUE Auto Belay but is made specifically for speed climbing.With ...
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Goal Based Experiential Learning Activities for Adults
Classrooms are incorporating more experiential learning into the curriculum, but this style of learning is not just for the kids. Adults can also benefit. Because the participants are often more engaged, experiential learning activities for adults and kids can have higher rates of retention ...
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The Ins and Outs of Zip Line Trolley Retrieval Systems
There are two main types of zip line trolley retrieval systems. Most people instinctively picture a system that brings the trolley back to the start and resets the zip line for the next rider, like the zipBACK. These systems work best for shorter zip lines and are mostly reserved for backyard ...
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