Want to give your kids the enjoyment of rock climbing without the fear of them falling from great heights? Well, with relatively low expense and construction experience maybe you can. Popular Mechanics shows how Jon Popham, of Vancouver Island, Canada, built a 12' high backyard climbing wall in about 20 hours for as little as $700 in materials.
The complete instructions can be found on popularmechanics.com. PM emphasizes, “As a general rule, don't build a wall any higher than you are willing to let your kid fall.â€
I would also suggest an old mattress or plenty of sofa cushions at the base!
Not up for a build it yourself project? Here's some other cool rocking climbing themed ideas from Trend Hunter:
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- DIY Climbing Walls
- Homeowners, schools, and gyms can take advantage of the low cost and accessibility of DIY climbing walls to offer safe and fun climbing experiences.
- Accessible Rock Climbing
- Innovations in technology and design are making rock climbing more accessible to people with disabilities and diverse abilities.
- Virtual Climbing Experiences
- Virtual reality technologies are offering users the opportunity to experience rock climbing in a safe and immersive way.
Sectors Adopting This
- Outdoor Recreation
- DIY climbing walls and accessible rock climbing innovations are disrupting the outdoor recreation industry by offering new ways for people to engage with rock climbing.
- Education
- DIY climbing walls are disrupting the education industry by providing a fun and engaging physical activity that can promote teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Gyms/fitness Centers
- Virtual climbing experiences are disrupting the fitness industry by offering users a new, safe, and exciting way to engage in physical activity.
