It's the fall season again and now is the time to get outdoors to enjoy the breezy weather. Originally popular in Australia and other Western countries, crate climbing is gaining more attention over Asia as a new sports trend that can also be done indoors.
What is crate climbing?
Here's an easy way to explain what crate climbing is all about: stack a tower of crates as high as you can and have someone standing on top of the tower.
It is indeed a challenging task requiring teamwork and a lot of balancing skills. There are a variety of ways to build the tower, depending on the level of challenge required.
Crate Climbing: A Wobbly Affair
Beginners can go for a more stable option with a base of four crates and only one climber on the top.
The more adventurous players can go with two crates at the bottom and two people standing on top.
To make it a competitive affair, players can divide into teams and race to see which can get the highest tower and which topples over first.
Once the tower collapses, the climber will be left hanging from the rope safely held by the climbing harness before being lowered to the ground.
Why climb crates?
Crate climbing is a fun teambuilding sport full of social and intellectual benefits. For example, it helps to foster communication and leadership skills among team members. Players who participate in the sport learn about risk awareness, problem-solving and consideration of others. Besides, nothing beats the sense of accomplishment and confidence gained from achieving such a feat! Are you ready to challenge yourself with this current sports trend?
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