Rock climbing

Rock climbing

Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls .
Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport.

Background
Golden age of alpinism
History of rock climbing. 
Rope climb with professional trainer the height of rock is approximately 80ft higher.
          History of rock clambing:
    Paintings dating from 200 BC show Chinese men rock climbing. In early America, the cliff-dwelling Anasazi in the 12th century were thought to be excellent climbers. Early European climbers used rock climbing techniques as a skill required to reach the summit in their mountaineering exploits. The 1880s saw European rock climbing become an independent pursuit outside mountain climbing.