Indoor climbing gyms look kind of like big playgrounds. There are plastic “holds” drilled into the walls and the objective is to climb up a route that someone has created, or “set.”
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Take a minute to figure out what style of climbing sounds fun to you: - Bouldering - Top-roping - Auto-Belays - Lead climbing
You should wear clothes that are athletic and comfortable. For your very first time at a gym, a good choice would be a pair of comfy pants that don’t restrict your movement.
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Typical indoor climbing gear includes a pair of climbing shoes, a harness (for rope climbing), and a chalk bag. Usually, gyms will have rental gear available.
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Here are a few of my best tips for having a strong day at the climbing gym: - Technique & footwork - Keep “long arms” - Learn how to fall - Stretching with prayer hands
There are a few rules you should keep in mind when climbing: - Don’t climb/walk in the fall zone - Don’t climb right next to someone - Watch your kids - Don’t hog a route
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