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Rock Climbing Questions

Welcome to the new FAQ section.

There are lots of questions - more will be added and answered soon! We want to try and make this site as helpful as possible for people who are interested in taking up climbing. Is there anything you think people are asking? Something you would like to know? Or maybe you have something you want to share with people setting out, something you wish you had asked when you first started climbing.

Contact Colin via the Contact page or in the members section.

 
Items Rating Hits
Can I climb in trainers or do I need special climbing shoes?   276
Can I get insurance?   247
Can I go climbing by myself?   247
Do I need to be really strong to climb?   244
How are routes graded indoors?   219
How are routes graded outdoors?   220
How can I get involved with my local climbing club?   231
How do I know if my harness is correctly fitted?   239
How much do climbing lessons cost?   260
I don’t own any climbing equipment and do not want to buy any until I know that I am going to enjoy climbing-what should I do?   223
I have a heart condition, should I attempt climbing?   232
I have done some indoor climbing but have never been outdoors-should I go outside with a qualified instructor first?   250