Holds. (There are sub categories of holds i.e. crimps, jugs, pinches, rails, jibs, slopers etc.)
If the indoor wall is designed to look like a natural cliff face (and is not just merely a plywood wall) the holds that are part of this surface are called 'Naturals.'
when you see a wall with rocks going up the side
It is as simple as what you are climbing. Wall climbing is an indoor way to learn about climbing, practice, train, socialize, and compete. This is a more modern way to expose people to climbing in a controlled environment. Rock climbing is the original activity. It takes place on real rocks. You can climb whole mountains, single pitches at a cliff or even boulders. Get out there and climb something! :)
To safely install plastic climbing rocks on an outdoor climbing wall, follow these steps: Ensure the climbing wall is sturdy and can support the weight of the rocks. Use appropriate hardware such as bolts and screws to securely attach the rocks to the wall. Place the rocks at varying heights and angles to create a challenging and engaging climbing experience. Inspect the rocks regularly for any signs of wear or damage, and replace them as needed to maintain safety. Consider consulting with a professional climber or contractor for guidance on installation techniques.
Various companies offer climbing walls for rent, including: Climb On, Rock Climbing Wall Hire, Climbing Wall Hire, Altitude Events, Mobile Rock, and Climb Hire.
Both of these sports can be as hard as you want them to be. There are different routes , often called rock problems, for every level of rock climbing experience. There are routes that anyone of the street can climb - and there are rock problems that only a couple people in the world can get up.
Coral Cliffs rock climbing wall in Ft. Lauderdale has a climbing store inside
Wall climbers are commonly referred to as "rock climbers" when engaging in the sport of climbing natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. In urban contexts, individuals who scale buildings or structures might be called "free climbers" or "urban climbers." Additionally, those who participate in competitive climbing events are often labeled as "competition climbers."
Biggest climbing wall is Emosson dam close to Chamonix. A 118m route has been set up in 1998 on the dam for climbing. Access is not free...
30-40 ft
Steve Lage has written: 'Building your own climbing wall' -- subject(s): Indoor rock climbing, Climbing gyms
The rock wall is open Monday through Thursday. And Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As you asked, "The Sport" of rock climbing:1880s : The Sport of Rock Climbing begins in the Lake District and Wales in Great Britain , Saxony near Dresden, and the Dolomites. W. P. Haskett Smith is frequently called the Father of Rock Climbing in the British Isles, and Oskar Schuster was an early climber at Elbsandsteingebirge.For the History of rock climbing:* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_rock_climbingFor indoor rock climbing:The skinny: Rock carvings in China from 300 B.C. depict men climbing rocks, but modern man invented indoor rock climbing. A physical education professor in the UK constructed the first artificial climbing wall in 1964. Since then the sport has taken off in many countries, especially in urban areas where the weather or environment isn't conducive to outdoor climbing. Sounds familiar.* http://www.centerstagechicago.com/recreation/articles/so-you-wanna-rock-climb.html