Freedom of the Hills Fun & challenging The art, skill, & technique
Special equipment Anchors – force vectors
Belaying – works on friction
Rappelling – works on friction
Climbing – must balance forces on body Force of Gravity Supporting Force
Supporting forces – friction & normal force Friction Normal Force
Technique – body position and holds determine forces Friction Normal Force Force of Gravity
Advanced techniques Force of Gravity Friction Normal Force
Requires more skill & knowledge Placing gear / rope drag Fall factor / rope stretch
If you know the physics behind rock climbing… Gives you better technique Keeps you safer …so you can truly enjoy the freedom of the hills.