2. Freedom of the Hills Fun & challenging The art, skill, & technique

5. Special equipment Anchors – force vectors

6. Belaying – works on friction

7. Rappelling – works on friction

8. Climbing – must balance forces on body Force of Gravity Supporting Force

9. Supporting forces – friction & normal force Friction Normal Force

10. Technique – body position and holds determine forces Friction Normal Force Force of Gravity

11. Advanced techniques Force of Gravity Friction Normal Force

12. Requires more skill & knowledge Placing gear / rope drag Fall factor / rope stretch

13. 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.