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I'm already down 20 pounds (from 195 to 175) since I started climbing so losing more weight is getting harder and harder. Maybe to a detrimental point. I think that I spotted a couple of weaknesses in my fitness that I'm already targeting with training.
Honestly...climb more roofs. I'm sure you'll get all this advise about specific training exercises. The internet is good for that. But particularly if you climb harder on other stuff, it's likely that you just haven't put in the time.
The slope of my roof is too steep for me to climb on it with regular sneakers. What shoes/equipment would I need to be able to get to the chimney in a safe way? Three photos below.
Underclings and pinches can be harder to see. Look for shelves or horizontal breaks that provide a heel hook, kneebar, or heel-toe cam. If the roof is a body length or longer, look for toeholds; a torqued foot can grab a jug rail, or a nub could be the key to pushing the body along.
1 gru 2023 · Scaling Mount Jannu’s north face without fixed ropes or oxygen was “the greatest climb ever,” one expert said, far more difficult than reaching the summit of Everest.
16 lis 2018 · Climbing on a roof requires a lot of attention to your surroundings and to basic roof and ladder safety to prevent a fall or serious injury. From what you wear to how you set up your ladder, the little details make the difference in letting you complete your job of your roof safely.
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