Front Range Climbing Company
722 N 31st Street
Colorado Springs Colorado, 80904
Phone: 719-473-8349
Fax: 719-264-0320
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is AMGA?
- American Mountain Guides Association. More information can be
found here
What is Bouldering?
- Climbing close to the ground with out a rope, But doing very hard moves.
Sometimes a matt is used at the bottom to break potential falls
What's the difference between traditional and sport climbing?
- Traditional climbing is using the rock for natural protection
from a fall- cracks will hold (nuts, cams and hexes) that we carry with us and
then use and remove when the second person comes up behind the first.
Sport climbing is using fixed protection for avoiding a fall, like pitons and
expansion bolts that stay in the rock permanently
On other climbing sites, I see people claim that can climb a 5.2 or 5.9. What does that mean?
- The scale is in 5 classes:
- Class one: Walking on a sidewalk
- Class two: Walking up a steep hill
- Class three: Walking/climbing up a steep enough
hill that your hands are being used for balance
- Class four: Walking/climbing up a steep hill using
your hands and a rope is needed in some cases to protect against a
long fall
- Class five: The beginning of technical climbing using feet,
hands for progress and a rope for the protection. it is broken
up into numbers and letters 5.0 to 5.15- when 5.10 starts the breakdown
goes even further into letters 5.10a, 5.10b, 5.10c and so on up to 5.15a
Can I make money in rock climbing, like in other extreme sports?
- Yes, but it is very difficult. Only the elite get paid to climb
How does rock affect the climb? Is there an ideal type of rock?
- None that is ideal, climbers will have their favorites
or preferences
If I want to start climbing, what equipment do I need (minimum)?
What do I need to know to be a lead climber?
- Self control and plenty of experience. Once again,
it would help to take our
Lead Climbing class
Do I need a permit or license to climb?
Can I climb alone or do I need a partner?
- Yes you can climb alone but it takes a lot
of time and practice with a partner to become safe