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Rock Climbing is a sport fast gaining popularity in Singapore. By the term Rock Climbing, we refer to Rock and Wall climbing.

Many climbing walls have sprung up in the last few years. These walls mainly reside in educational institutions and SAFRA clubhouses.

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An estimation in 1994 put the number of Rock climbers in Singapore to be about 10,000. As the sport is introduced into schools, this number has definitely grown in the last 3 years.

A common misconception about the sport is that it involves danger to life and limb. It may be hard to believe, but Rock Climbing is one of the safest sports around. It does not just involve physical strength.

Many people people think mistakenly that Rock Climbing is as dangerous as mountaineering. But the risks involved are actually minimal as a safety rope is attached to the Rock Climber at all times.

Explore what this site tells you about the Sport In Singapore.

Rock Climbing in Singapore is yet another form of adventure sport that is making steady advancements and has caught the fancy of the sport enthusiasts who are always on a lookout for some heart thumping activity.

Rock climbing in Singapore is also referred to as wall climbing. The sport is no longer limited to being a mere recreation sport, it has also assumed a competitive character, with a large number of competitions being held each year.

Rock Climbing, as a sport, has been introduced in many schools across Singapore. A common misconception that taints this sport is that there is a considerable amount of risk involved in it. The truth is that there is a minimum risk factor in this form of sport as there is a safety rope always fastened to the climber.

The dearth of natural climbing sites in Singapore makes wall climbing the prevalent sport there. The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is open to public for climbing but they don't allow inexperienced climbers.

There are myriad rock walls across Singapore where one can gauge their expertise. In Singapore, the natural sites for rock climbing come in the form of granite quarries. They are situated in the central part of the island.

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