4 Think you have the skill strength and stamina to give rock climbing a go If you like exercise excitement and extreme heights then read on FEEL THE THRILL Take the challenge Imagine climbing a sheer rock face inching upward with aching hands and gritted teeth scrabbling for footholds in crumbling cracks Imagine dangling over an abyss moments from disaster before hauling yourself onto a narrow ledge Rock climbing tests you to the limit There are places all over the world to try rock climbing many with fantastic views The world's highest mountain is Mount Everest at 29,035 feet 8 848m It's still being pushed up an inch or so every year but it's also constantly worn away by erosion so stays the same height
5 Tough stuff Don't even think of attempting rock climbing without the proper skills and knowledge it's far too difficult and dangerous You'll need to get fit train hard and find good teammates to climb with THRILL SEEKER Adam Potter Scotland FEAT Survived a 984 foot 300 m fall down mountain with only minor injuries WHERE AND WHEN Scotland 2011 The more you practice the more skilled you'll become at climbing even the steepest rock faces
