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nugirl
Nov 4, 2004, 12:48 AM
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Ok, so I'm really new to this whole climbing thing, and as I was reading around the site, I noticed ALOT of technical words that went way over my head :D ! First off, what's bouldering?
Anyway, hi everyone, I'm Emily, and as I said, I'm really new to climbing...so new, I can't say I've ever really rock climbed before! Unless the local gravel pit counts...
I really want to get into climbing, but I'm not sure how to start! I know our local YMCA has a wall, but I'd also like to climb outdoors. Any suggestions as to how I go about starting up (haha, literally)? Thanks!
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fixednut
Nov 4, 2004, 12:57 AM
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Welcome to the jungle.
Bouldering is climbing short routes (often on boulders) without a rope or protection. Often, people use a crash pad and spotters to make the landing friendlier if they fall.
Climb on.
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michaelmay513
Nov 4, 2004, 1:14 AM
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Well let me be the first one from Idaho to say welcome.
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iclimbtoo
Nov 4, 2004, 1:42 AM
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This should help you out. Welcome.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/articles/term.php
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thecrux
Nov 4, 2004, 1:49 AM
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namaste
true, there are many slang terms within the climbing community. which words (besides bouldering) do you need help with (if the previous link leaves any holes in your new vocabulary)? post them here or pm me. i will be glad to aid.
peace
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fenix83
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Nov 4, 2004, 5:15 AM
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As some one so aptly put it, welcome to the jungle! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need any help.
Climb Safe
-F
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nonick
Nov 4, 2004, 5:35 AM
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Nugirl,
A very good way to start climbing is to do a course. Ask around in local clubs.
Indoor gyms are a good way to begin, but the outdoors are totally different from indoors.
Start with having experienced people around to show you the ropes (literally)
Good luck and welcome. Beware climbing is a dangerous addiction!
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tisar
Nov 4, 2004, 10:18 AM
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Welcome nugirl!
If you wanna get familliar with special terms, these links might help you:
Climbing dictionary
Climbing faq
For further info you also can check alpenclimbers
FAQ Traditional Climbing and
work in progress The FAQ
Lot of good info to get there.
Just don't forget that reading (especially on internet) will never be a substitute for an experienced guide who shows you things in real live.
Have fun!
- Daniel
* Quick note to anyone who might change it: Finding the Climbing dic is a pain. Couldn't there be a quicklink or such to make it available from the main page or at least a sticky in the beginners forum? *
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bamaclimber
Nov 5, 2004, 2:24 AM
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yeah i purty much went climbing once and was hooked. i had all my gear by the next week. harness, biner, eight,atc-xp, rope, webbing, shoes. very costly
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mtimoszyk
Nov 5, 2004, 8:11 PM
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Welcome to your new Addiction....be Safe and Have Fun...there is plenty of information here at RC.com, use the search function...Climbing is the best way to learn...
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nugirl
Nov 6, 2004, 6:02 AM
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Thanks so much for the advice! I never would have guessed that I've actually been bouldering several times, and didn't even know it! I'm looking forward to my new found "addiction" :D
Emily
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pentapitch
Nov 7, 2004, 7:54 PM
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READ! Lots of good books out there. I checked these out from the library and it helped alot.
Freedom of the hills
John Long's "anchors'
The trailside guide to rock climbing.
Ask other climbers questions and bounce their replies against your own experience and what youve read.
DONT FORGET : rappelling is just as important as everything else, dont be one of those who dies just at the end of long day.
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sirdrinksalot
Nov 8, 2004, 5:32 PM
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find the other climbers in your area. start chillin with them when they go climbing. (indoors or outdoors, just climb)you'll love it and they'll like having a lady around. just don't go jumping into any stupid relationships, 'cause if it gets sour, you might not want to climb with them anymore.
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nugirl
Nov 13, 2004, 4:47 PM
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That's what I'd like to do, meet other climbers, but I don't know how to do that! None of my friends climb...that's the problem...I don't know how to meet people who climb :?
Thanks for all the great answers!
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csgambill
Nov 13, 2004, 10:06 PM
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Hey, too bad you don't live anywhere near Chicago. I'd love to help you get started climbing. You just changed your life for the better by getting into it.
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boulderinemt
Nov 21, 2004, 1:52 AM
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if you ever get into montana or wyoming, i'd be happy to show you around. you can also look around this page for people from idaho...chances are somebody knows somebody who knows somebody in your area. i met my first partner on this site. most of the people here are good people...climb on :)
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guitar256
Nov 21, 2004, 3:49 AM
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I'd like to point out that if some random dude asked that question he would've been flamed to no end. Since it's a girl, there's no links to the RC.com search engine.
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