Rock climbing may seem like a niche sport, possibly one fraught with danger. After all, it involves scaling the side of a cliff or simulated rock wall. But experts say it offers participants a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits that are not always found in other sports. And more people are climbing than ever — thanks in part to hit flicks such as “Free Solo” and “The Dawn Wall.”

(SOURCE) https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/health/rock-climbing-benefits-wellness/index.html