Mt EverClimb

Rope-climbing might be the bane many of school children's sporting lives, but is a very effective way to work out. So one entrepreneur has come up with a machine that allows you to climb a rope continuously, without needing a 30-foot high ceiling.

Darren Kamp first came up with the idea in 1999 when the rope climb in his former school's gym was removed because it needed high liability insurance. It was considered too dangerous for students to climb thirty feet without safety equipment. He teamed up with his brother Kelby to create the Mt. EverClimb, a continuous rope-climbing machine that simulates rope climbing. The duo spent years refining the invention, eventually filing a patent in 2007.

A bit like a revolving hand-towel dispenser, the machine comprises of a tubular steel frame, a pulley wheel and a looped rope. A switch box lets the user control speed, power and direction of the rope.

It's not dainty item, weighing in at 485 lbs (219 kg) and measuring three meters in height, but it's said to provide an excellent aerobic and anaerobic workout, ensuring you get stronger and leaner. Although you do miss out on the triumphant view down towards your athletic inferiors in the school sports hall.

You can pick yours up for a mere $7,985 (£4,900). Don't all rush at once. 

It's not the only piece of equipment that lets you climb spurious distances while remaining in the comfort/mundanity of the gym. The Versa Climber takes a step ladder approach to climbing. So you too could climb the height of Everest Basecamp wearing shorts and a T-shirt (but not an authentic sense of adventure). 


  1. what a great ideas! climbing rope was always such a hard work out, but very effective for building strength.  

    May 23rd 2011
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    Oct 5th 2011

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