| Anyone who spends time in the outdoors | | | | device and nuts. It's also important to have the |
| understands the importance of having the right | | | | right clothing. |
| clothes for the job. It's not much fun getting | | | | You can climb in a pair of skinny jeans, but it sure |
| caught in a hailstorm wearing only a pair of shorts, | | | | isn't easy. Light, loose fitting combat pants, or |
| and you certainly won't want to be caught out | | | | shorts if it's warm enough, will allow you much |
| with a heavy jumper if the sun comes out during | | | | more space to move on the rock. Once you've |
| a hike in the mountains. | | | | finished climbing for the day or are having a well |
| During the winter, many rock climbers head for | | | | earned break, it's important to keep your muscles |
| indoor walls where they can stay warm but still | | | | warm so having a good fleece to hand can be a |
| keep up their fitness levels and improve their | | | | godsend. |
| technique. However, now the weather is starting | | | | Climbing is like any other sport in the respect that |
| to improve in the UK, rock climbers will probably | | | | you need to know which type of clothing to wear. |
| want to leave the indoor wall and head out into | | | | Having the right gear can be a necessity in terms |
| the mountains to find some outdoor routes. | | | | of safety, but it can also go a long way to |
| In climbing, having the right equipment is vital. If | | | | boosting your enjoyment of a sport. |
| you're halfway up a pitch and suddenly find don't | | | | There are now plenty of online retailers in the UK |
| have the right number of quickdraws then you've | | | | that specialise in adventure clothing and |
| got a problem. Similarly, if you arrive at a crag to | | | | understand how important it is to get your |
| find you've left your helmet at home then a spot | | | | wardrobe selection right. If you are keen to |
| of bouldering is probably all you'll manage to do. | | | | support the environment too, then you'll also be |
| When you go rock climbing you need to have the | | | | able to find plenty of clothing made from organic |
| right gear, such as a harness, karabiners, a belay | | | | Fairtrade cotton. |