Rock Climbing Tips for Beginners

Rock climbing has skyrocketed in popularity overconcentrate on strengthening your legs, your
the last several decades, and thousands ofupper body, or both! Don't take on any climbing
enthusiasts of all skill levels are getting out andfeat that is beyond your fitness level: it won't be
enjoying the great outdoors and seeing thesafe and you won't have fun either.
country from brand new heights. Climbing is great--Take some classes: There are now terrific
for people of nearly all ages, generally requires aJoshua Tree rock climbing facilities that offer
minimal amount of equipment, and is extremelyclasses for beginners. It is wise to have a firm
healthy exercise.grip (pun intended) on some of the basics before
Whether you are headed to the mountains to trytaking on the challenges of nature.
your hand at rock climbing for the first time, or--Get the right equipment: If you are going with
whether you are planning on going on anan outfitter, you won't need to worry about
expedition with seasoned outfitters, here areequipment since your needs will be taken care of.
some useful tips for beginners to help make yourBut if you are planning on going out on your own,
experience a safe and enjoyable one.get advice from professionals on what you will
--Increase your level of fitness: Climbing is a sportneed or better yet: go with a group of
that will have you relying on your body's strengthexperienced climbers first.
like never before. If you are a bit lacking in theRock climbing is hot right now; if you are
physical fitness department, do yourself a favorinterested in riding this wave of popularity and
and hit the gym for at least a month beforehaving the time of your life, be prepared and be
taking on climbing. Depending on the type ofsafe.
climbing you plan on doing, you'll need to