Krabi Rock Climing
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Krabi is generally considered to be one of the best places in the world for rock climbing.With its thousands of sheer limestone cliff faces, overhangs, and caves, there is something to challenge everyone, from the professional solo climber to the complete beginner. If you can take your concentration off the rock face, climbing in Krabi presents some of the best views a climber will ever see. Rock climbing in Krabi is well established. Around 600 routes have been mapped, graded and bolted around the climbing Mecca of Railay and Ton Sai Beach, where the soaring cliffs meet the sea, making for stunningly scenic climbs. Another 100 or so routes have been bolted in Ko Phi Phi , another amazing backdrop for your climbing activity. Advanced rock climbing.
Rock climbing in Krabi for begingers
Beginner rock climbing courses are offered in Krabi. They can be anything from a half day to 3 days' long. Naturally, the long the course, the more skills you learn-by the end of the 3-day course, you should be able to lesd climb a route yourself. In a nutshell, strong bolts in the rock face serve as anchors for a rope which a lead climber will use for securing a safety backup should they lose their grip.
Beginners have the benefit of a rope attached to their harness, which is secured to the a bolt at the top of the climb (called top rope climbing) and controlled by an instructor below. This method, used everywhere in Krabi is so safe and suitable for all ages and abilities. Each of the climbs is graded (using the French system) for consistency. You can even give your arms and legs a break and hang motionless in the aur while you catch your breath.
There are at least ten rock climbing schools in Railay and Ton Sai, and several more in Ko Phi Phi. all have good, English-speaking instructors and provide guiding srevices for experienced climbers, equipment rental, as well as rock climbing courses. Fitness and strength is obviously a plus, but on the rock face, you will find the sheer will to climb counts for a lot, too.
Rock climbing in Krabi provides a challenge to both mind and body-there's a reason it's used on so many motivational training courses-and, here in Krabi, the sense of achievement you feel on reaching the summit of the course is doubled by the extraordinary views across the islands you will enjoy from the top.
Rock climbing in Krabi provides a challenge to both mind and body-there's a reason it's used on so many motivational training courses-and, here in Krabi, the sense of achievement you feel on reaching the summit of the course is doubled by the extraordinary views across the islands you will enjoy from the top.
Advanced rock climbing in Krabi
Those with plenty of experience rock climbing should bring their shoes(and possibly harness)with them; the rest can be hired locally rather than lugging it on the plane. Many of the schools and climbing companies are internationally accredited in safety training and have reliable and well maintained equipment. As always you 
should conduct your own checks when using other people's equipment.
Over the years, many Thai and foreign rock climbing enthusiast have blazed routes up the many rock faces both here and on Koh Phi Phi and there are now more than 600 routes; from 5a's to classic multipitch 6a's, and even extremes of 8c. If you are serious about rock climbing in Krabi and will be hanging around awhile or returning its worth picking up a copy of king Climbers route guide(US$25), which is published(now in 5th edition)by a well known local climber.
A local climber by the name of Shamick Byszewski undertook the thankless task of rebolting many of the routes in 2005 using titanium bolts and public property open to all, if you wish to bolt routes of you own its advisable to consult with the locals rst to avoid stepping on any toes. These climbers make a living here and have put a lot of effort into opening and maintaining routes. Don't expect to simply show up and use them without making use of some of their services.
should conduct your own checks when using other people's equipment.Over the years, many Thai and foreign rock climbing enthusiast have blazed routes up the many rock faces both here and on Koh Phi Phi and there are now more than 600 routes; from 5a's to classic multipitch 6a's, and even extremes of 8c. If you are serious about rock climbing in Krabi and will be hanging around awhile or returning its worth picking up a copy of king Climbers route guide(US$25), which is published(now in 5th edition)by a well known local climber.
A local climber by the name of Shamick Byszewski undertook the thankless task of rebolting many of the routes in 2005 using titanium bolts and public property open to all, if you wish to bolt routes of you own its advisable to consult with the locals rst to avoid stepping on any toes. These climbers make a living here and have put a lot of effort into opening and maintaining routes. Don't expect to simply show up and use them without making use of some of their services.
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