Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing is a form of outdoor physical activity within the broader domain of adventure education that involves ascending natural rock formations using specialized techniques and equipment to navigate vertical or near-vertical surfaces, distinguished by its reliance on natural terrain and emphasis on personal challenge, risk management, and environmental engagement.

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Publications

19.7K

Citations

1.2K

Authors

511

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

104

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Outdoor Education

Children

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Publications

442

Climbing robots for maintenance and inspections of vertical structures—A survey of design aspects and technologies

Daniel Schmidt, Karsten Berns · Robotics and Autonomous Systems · 2013 · 272 citations

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering +16

Comparative grading scales, statistical analyses, climber descriptors and ability grouping: International Rock Climbing Research Association position statement

Nick Draper, David Giles, Volker Schöffl et al. · Sports Technology · 2015 · 248 citations · Full text

Education, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine +13

Anthropometric, strength, endurance and flexibility characteristics of elite and recreational climbers

Suzanne Grant, V. Barbara Hynes, A.R. Whittaker et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 1996 · 224 citations

Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Testing +13

Push or pull? Identifying rock climbing tourists' motivations

Meltem Caber, Tahir Albayrak · Tourism Management · 2016 · 209 citations

Management, Tourism Management, Human Behavior +8

Pulley Injuries in Rock Climbers

Volker Schöffl, Thomas Hochholzer, Hans Peter Winkelmann et al. · Wilderness and Environmental Medicine · 2003 · 198 citations · Full text

Medicine, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine +10

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Authors

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Nick Draper
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
22 publications · 1K citations
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Volker Schöffl
Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Germany
16 publications · 1.2K citations
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Simon Fryer
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
16 publications · 887 citations
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Gavin Blackwell
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
11 publications · 444 citations
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Tabitha Dickson
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
10 publications · 358 citations
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511

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Wilderness and Environmental Medicine
18 publications · 988 citations
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British Journal of Sports Medicine
BJSM · 16 publications · 1.3K citations
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European Journal of Applied Physiology
14 publications · 699 citations
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PubMed
Repository · 12 publications · 651 citations
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The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
JSCR · 11 publications · 447 citations
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