Watch 10 Big Rock Climbing Whippers
Start your weeks with some big rock climbing falls on sport, trad, ice and a boulder
You can go your entire rock climbing life without taking a whipper if you’re careful enough, but more times than not you’ll run into a crux where falling is inevitable.
If you’re looking to improve your falling in 2024, be sure to check this story about improving at taking falls. “After a long winter in the gym, the thought of taking big lead whippers or bouldering falls outdoors again can be a bit of a scary prospect, even for experienced climbers,” the story reads.
“Falling safely and comfortably is a skill that needs to be exercised regularly to stay fresh. In winter training seasons, most climbers are focused on making physical or technical gains. Mental gains, such as becoming more comfortable falling, can be just as important for climbing progression.”
Below are 10 climbing whippers, be sure to wear your helmets this year and follow Whipper for more.
Whipper #1
A climber takes a big trad fall in Squamish – remember to wear your helmets this year!
Whipper #2
A climber takes a big fall on the classic U.K. route Master’s Edge.
Whipper #3
Never grad your ice tools like this.
Whipper #4
An ice climber takes a fall on Louise Falls.
Whipper #5
A climber takes a small victory whip on Cat Crack.
Whipper #6
Not a whipper, but still a big fall. A boulderer has their foot hold break.
Whipper #7
A climber takes a long fall on a slab.
Whipper #8
A climber falls while on the classic Red Roof.
Whipper #9
A climber goes for is on a sport route in Malaysia.
Whipper #10
A climber has trad gear pull out.
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