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Crux of the Month Falling

If you've ever felt like a fear of falling is holding you back from climbing through hard cruxes of routes or problems, you're not alone! Fear of falling is something that all climbers, even those with years of experience, manage regularly. It can be one of the most scary parts of climbing. However, falling is a part of climbing and learning how take practice falls is a skill that should be practiced.  First, it teaches you to trust the system (the rope, the draws, your belayer). Secondly, practice falls teach you the mechanics of falling so that when a fall is taken unexpectedly, your body will revert back to what you've practiced. The keys are to be relaxed and to focus on your body positioning. Avoid locking out your legs and arms or having your limbs be too limp when you let go, (this leads to the climber flailing and flopping into the wall). When you practice falling, try to keep your feet on the wall as long as possible. This will put you in a seated position with knees bent and ready to brace for impact. As with all climbing, make sure you are falling safely and communicating with your belayer. If you are new to climbing or falling, get guidance from an instructor before practicing on your own.