Rock Climbing (whether it be outdoors or at an indoor climbing wall) is a great activity for strength and stamina as well as enhancing your strategy and problem solving skills. Here are a few places to help you get started.

RockClimbing.com - this site provides you with all you need for outdoor rock climbing, including gear, routes, and educational articles.

Access Fund - a national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and to conserving the climbing environment. Provides informaiton on climbing areas specific to regions in the United States .

Vertical Endeavors ( St. Paul) - for a fabulous experience learning how to rock climb or perfecting your skills, this place can’t be beat. It is loaded with a wide variety of walls to climb and bouldering caves. Their staff will teach you the basics you need to know to climb and to assist climbers. They also offer group events – perfect for a fun get-together or work team-building experience.