Rock climbing is one enthralling adventure activity that requires immense strength and endurance. Climbers often have to rely on their grip and arm strength to overcome a difficult climb. Subsequently, a climber wouldn't want sweaty palms, which might weaken his/her grip. Here, chalk comes to the rescue and acts as a drying agent to prevent hands from getting sweaty and slipping off the rock surface. Moreover, application of chalk provides a stronger grip to hold on to a crack or crevice. The use of normal chalk creates a lot of dust and requires frequent re-chalking. Thus, the necessity of using liquid chalk was born. Buying liquid chalk every time can prove costly. So, here is a better and cheaper option of making it at home, whenever and in whatever quantities you may require. Ingredients:

1. Chalk powder or gym chalk (blocks)
2. Rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl alcohol)
3. A bowl
4. A stirrer
5. An airtight bottle
6. A cup (or any measuring unit)

Procedure:

1. Take a bowl or a container and add the fine chalk powder into the bowl.
2. Pour some alcohol into the powder and start stirring it.
3. Keep stirring the mixture with a stirrer and keep adding alcohol until all the powder becomes one with the liquid.
4. Make sure it becomes really smooth, like the consistency of yogurt. (you can add another splash of alcohol, if needed)
5. Now, once it is ready, fill it in an airtight container or bottle.

You may use a squirt bottle or a small squeeze bottle for storage. Also, avoid preparing large quantities of liquid chalk as it may dry up eventually. ◆ It provides a better and longer grip than chalk powder or blocks. ◆ Liquid chalk is beneficial during difficult climbs where it may not be possible to dip the hands in the chalk bag frequently. ◆ Using it also proves advantageous in competitions where frequent re-chalking may affect your scores. ◆ The residue that is left behind due to liquid chalk on rocks or indoor climbing walls is lesser than chalk powder. Thus, it is more environment friendly. ◆ Besides being easy-to-use, it does not form any dust, like chalk powder, which is harmful for the lungs. Therefore, keeping a homemade bottle of liquid chalk handy can prove beneficial to any rock climber. Liquid chalk is available in lotion as well as liquid spray form. This, however, is mostly used at gyms.