In this real world and in real time, it is just not possible to sidetrack rock climbing, every time you have the urge. Rock climbing is not only fun, but also a good way to keep fit. But, the time taken in packing all your stuff and reaching your favorite mountain could take sometime. The preparation time could far exceed the actual time you spend climbing. The simple answer now to satisfy your climbing urges is to get a portable rock climbing wall.
There are various types of portable rock climbing walls available in today’s market. You can search for them in various magazines or even on the Internet. You can get outdoor walls, which can be fixed in your backyard or you could get indoor walls, which come in different heights starting from 12 feet upwards. If you are permanently fixing the outdoor wall, then you might require a concrete base to attach it. But in a fully portable walls, even that may not be required. The portable walls can be installed in minutes and if you have some experience in climbing, then you can start climbing immediately.
You can also get these portable walls on rent. If you do not want permanent portable walls, you could still hire them on weekends or during a child’s party or any other fun function. The advantage in renting one is that many a times, along with the rentals, they also provide a staff who teaches you or your guests, the basics of rock climbing. The advantage of any rock climbing at home is that you do not have to worry about the weather such as blizzards or lightning storms, when you are up on the wall. You also save the time and fuel spent on traveling.
The portable rock climbing wall can also keep you fit, if you use it on a regular basis. You and your family can set different levels of difficulty, which can slowly be increased as you gain confidence and experience. You will definitely become more popular in your neighborhood, once you get one in your backyard. Your neighbors and their children can also be invited over to enjoy the fun of climbing. Another advantage is that, in case of any injury while climbing, medical help can be given immediately, unlike on a real mountain climbing where you could be stuck for days waiting for help and that could even become life threatening. If you are an expert in rock climbing, you could even make this hobby into a part-time or full-time career by teaching the neighborhood children and families for a fee. You could even rent out your portable wall to your neighbors for their parties or when they require.
Now, with the advent of newer safety equipments, like the ‘auto-belay’ you will not even require another person to hold the safety rope in case you fall. This ‘auto-belay’ will take care of the slack, in case you lose your grip on the wall. This means that you do not have to wait for anyone and can pursue rock climbing on your own.
So, the portable rock climbing wall offers many advantages such as an increased level of fun and fitness, increased safety, increased popularity and you also get to spend more time with your friends and family. So, get one today and just start climbing and have fun.

A rock climbing wall is a manufactured wall that can be found in gyms and amusement/theme parks. This wall provides a safe alternative to beginners interested in climbing. Instead of starting to learn the tricks and intricacies of rock climbing on a natural mountain, that can be extremely dangerous, the learner can hone his skills under the guidance of experienced trainers and gradually progress towards climbing natural cliffs and rock faces. Even non-serious climbers can have fun climbing these walls during their leisure time.
Rock climbing is an excellent sport that not only offers fun, but also provides a full body workout. It is a superb way to get into a great shape. However, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Apart from the physical stress and strain involved, special equipment used for rock climbing needs to be hired for testing and improving your skills on a climbing wall. The gym or park lets you hire this equipment on payment of charges on a ‘by the hour’ basis. Some times other charges like entry or membership fees etc also need to be paid. This makes it an expensive hobby to indulge in. Even if you buy your own equipment, it will cost you a tidy sum, as climbing equipment is fairly expensive. If you are a serious climber, you might save a bit in the long run.
Rock climbing walls are specially built structures that have adequate hand and footholds that allow a climber to scale the wall. Without exposure to such holds that simulate those offered by natural rocks and crevices, it would be impossible for any climber to learn advancing up a mountain face. Different rock climbing walls are manufactured to offer varying degrees of difficulties in climbing. A small wall in a theme park may not be all that grand and a gym would be a much better option.
You can start by training to overcome easy obstacles in climbing during the initial stages of learning and as you gain experience, you can gradually learn to tackle progressively higher and varied difficulties. A gym has the facilities to let you learn the basics at your own pace and progress towards learning new styles and techniques of rock climbing, using the climbing wall.
Rock climbing walls are artificially constructed using brick or wood. More modern constructions use manufactured steel and aluminum. Other types of climbing walls are of premade fiberglass panels, granite slabs and concrete sprayed on wire mesh. One of the most popular materials used to manufacture climbing walls are thick multiplex boards with drilled holes. Every hole houses a special arrangement allowing modular hand holds to be fixed on the wall.
The whole face of the climbing surface of the multiplex board is covered with textured products. Concrete, paint and polyurethane loaded with sand are also used. Apart from the textured surface, the wall can have many surface structures that can be in the form of overhangs, underhangs, indentations, cracks, and protrusion. Grips to resemble outdoor rock face are also formed on the walls. Some oversized grips may have smaller grips bolted on to them.