Not to mention, confidence and courage.

Want to give it a try?

Read on to learn everything you gotta know about climbing to the top of this burgeoning sport.

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Photographed by David Sims,Vogue, March 2010

The Olympics was a media success for climbing throughout the world.

We noticed a slight increase in new climbers in the days following the Olympics.

And, due to the pandemic, outdoor practice has also greatly increasedperhaps because of peoples newappreciation for nature.

It also greatly improves flexibility.

Climbing requiresconcentration; it really clears your head.

Its the perfect after-work sport.

Its really about combining power, weight, strength, coordination,flexibility, and concentration.

The main thing is to have fun.

Sometimes, you just need to know the method or which foot or hand to put on which hold.

You may even make somenew friends.

Reaching new heights

One of other most appealing aspects of rock climbing?

Its easy to get relatively good, relatively fast.

Good advice for rock climbingand life, really.