Looking For A Climbing Class to Take
Looking For A Climbing Class to Take
I have been backpacking for most of my life but now i would like to try something a lilttle different (climbing)I was wondering if anyone could tell me some classes I could take around the Red or lexington. Also i was wondering if anyone had an estimation as to how much it would cost to get started.
"Do it"
www.redriveroutdoors.com Matt and Amy are great people, and run a guiding service.
"There is no secret ingredient"
Po, the kung fu panda
Po, the kung fu panda
JB teaches climbing classes at Eastern in Richmond... Like a real college PE classes, if you enroll at EKU....
To get started you need:
1-2 Harness(es) $30-100+
1 Rope $90-150+
1 Shoes $50-150+
10 Draws $7-20 each so $75-200 for ten
1 Belay Device $15-80
1 Locking Biner $10-20
Taking a class is definitly the best way to get started. Most people start learning the ropes from a friend whose a climber. This is alot cheaper as they usually let you use their gear (except shoes) until you have an idea what your doing. Usually people get roped into this by belay hungry climbers... Then they catch the bug or not... Good luck! Have Fun! Its a great sport!
To get started you need:
1-2 Harness(es) $30-100+
1 Rope $90-150+
1 Shoes $50-150+
10 Draws $7-20 each so $75-200 for ten
1 Belay Device $15-80
1 Locking Biner $10-20
Taking a class is definitly the best way to get started. Most people start learning the ropes from a friend whose a climber. This is alot cheaper as they usually let you use their gear (except shoes) until you have an idea what your doing. Usually people get roped into this by belay hungry climbers... Then they catch the bug or not... Good luck! Have Fun! Its a great sport!
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."
-- T.S. Eliot
-- T.S. Eliot
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littleboxes15
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If you need gear, there are some awsome package deals for beginner climbers online. I got my harness, locking carabiner, belay device, chalk and a chalk bag for less than $60, including shipping. That's pretty much all you need to get started, besides shoes. Everything else can wait till you have a little more expirience. Good luck. 
"All the thing I like to do are either immoral, illegal or fattening"
Definitely check out RRO. Matt and Amy can give you all the lessons you need and you DEFINITELY want the lessons.
Also, the climbing community here kicks butt Cleveland, you'll be out and climbing with all of us in no time.
Also, the climbing community here kicks butt Cleveland, you'll be out and climbing with all of us in no time.
Jesus only knows that she tries too hard. She's only trying to keep the sky from falling.
-Everlast
-Everlast
Re: Looking For A Climbing Class to Take
you probably ought to find a place to live before you start a new hobby.Cleveland wrote:I have been backpacking for most of my life.
I try to be a good man but all that comes
of trying is I feel more guilty.
Ikkyu
of trying is I feel more guilty.
Ikkyu
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Graytshirt
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Climbing Gear
I am also newly interested in climbing and was wondering if you would share some good places to buy gear.littleboxes15 wrote:If you need gear, there are some awsome package deals for beginner climbers online. I got my harness, locking carabiner, belay device, chalk and a chalk bag for less than $60, including shipping. That's pretty much all you need to get started, besides shoes. Everything else can wait till you have a little more expirience. Good luck.