These expert rock climbing tips will guide you to master the sport in no time.
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00:00These are my 10 tips for becoming a rock climber.
00:02So one is find your local climbing gym.
00:04That's such a great place to learn the basics of climbing,
00:06to find mentors and teachers and partners
00:09who can take you on your journey of rock climbing.
00:10Step two, safety is important.
00:12So that goes back to step number one, which is find mentors.
00:15Tip number three, climbing shoes and a chalk bag.
00:18That's really all you need to go rock climbing.
00:19Step four, learn the ropes.
00:21Learning how to climb on a rope
00:22and learning about things like belay devices.
00:25Step number five, learn to lead climb.
00:27Lead climbing is where you go above a piece of gear,
00:31like a quick draw, you climb above it
00:33and you set the next one.
00:34And that's how we come from the bottom
00:35to the top of one of these rock climbs.
00:36Tip number six is learn to move on the rock.
00:38Getting flexible, getting strong.
00:40Step number seven, learn the grips.
00:42Basic grips are the jug.
00:43Your whole hand wraps around it like a handlebar.
00:46You have like the crimp.
00:47These little tiny holes are called crimps.
00:49Learn the sloper.
00:49It's where just the friction of your hands
00:51are holding you to the rock.
00:53Step eight, back to the gym.
00:54You got to train.
00:55Step nine, back to the rock.
00:56Step 10, have fun.
00:57It's an amazing, amazing way to see the earth,
01:00to have adventure, to have a community.
01:02It's the best sport in the world.