Rock climbing or mountain climbing is a sport which is considered as the best way to get workout for all the parts of the body. It is also advised by some doctors for relaxation. There are a lot of benefits you can get from rock climbing. Climbing mountains are considered to be a significant accomplishment too. Rock climbing is not just merely climbing mountains. The sports have developed to embrace numerous different varieties of climbing. Here we point out the different types of rock climbing.

This type of rock climbing is the most familiar and is commonly used in movies and documentaries. In this, climbers wear straps and are connected by rope and climb the rock face.

Conventional rock climbingConventional rock climbing

This type of rock climbing is the least costly, safer and quicker. In this type, the climbers does not carry any protection with them. This is actually similar to the conventional type, but the protective pieces are attached into the rocks itself.

Sport climbingSport climbing

This type of rock climbing is the most dangerous type. In this type, rope is not used. This type is only performed by experts.

Free Solo climbingFree Solo climbing

This type of rock climbing is carried inside a building. In this type, the climbers do not have to worry about the weather and the heights are fixed. Climbers climb on structures made of plywood or concrete.

Indoor climbingIndoor climbing

As the name indicates, this type is performed on ice rocks, usually on frozen waterfalls or glaciers. For this type, specialized ice climbing equipments are needed.

Ice climbingIce climbing

This type of climbing is usually performed on buildings or walls, which are small in height. Therefore, they are performed without using ropes.

Bouldering and buildingBouldering and building

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