ROCK CLIMBING: Climbing a rock takes more than a love 
of a vertical adventure. Details just ahead on Passport to 
Texas.
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

Brad Bell doesn't think twice when you ask him why 
anyone would climb a rock.

"Why would someone wanna ... Because a it's there (laugh) ... " 
(:04)

The Austin resident teaches the sport of rock climbing. 
He says although you don't need rock-hard abs to climb -- 
before you attempt this sport -- a little weight training 
may be in order first ... 

"Upper body strength is good and leg strength is even more of a 
plus. (Nat sound) "There ya go ... push your hand and then move 
your hand up to the next one ... there ya go (screams) pull on 
up ... good!" (:13)

And even though rock climbing offers climbers a feeling 
or solitude, it's critical - whether you're a novice or a 
seasoned climber -- never go alone.

"You should always have team partners ... because you have to 
have a partner to help you belay and help you repel down and 
basically it's a team effort all the way up. (:12)

Four Texas state parks offer rock climbing: Enchanted 
Rock, north of Fredericksburg, Hueco Tanks, just north of 
El Paso, Caprock Canyons southeast of Amarillo and Lake 
Mineral Wells. Logon to the Texas Parks and wildlife Web 
site for more information about ways to enjoy the 
outdoors.

That's our show for today ... for Texas Parks and Wildlife, 
I'm Cecilia Nasti.




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