Five steps to start climbing

Get Climbing
17 Jul
4 min read

Fancy giving climbing a go but don't know where to start? Follow these five easy steps to kick off a lifetime of vertical adventures.

1. Hit the wall

Climbing walls provide a safe and friendly environment in which to start climbing, offering gear hire and introductory courses to teach important safety skills.

FIND: Your nearest climbing wall

READ: Our free guide to starting climbing

2. Take a course

Ready to take the next step and head outside? Take a course with a qualified instructor to learn how to safely climb on real rock.

FIND: A BMC subsidised outdoor climbing course near you

3. Join a club

So you’ve got some basic skills and want to find other people to share your new-found passion for the outdoors with. Why not join a climbing club?

FIND: A climbing or mountaineering club near you

4. Get psyched

Check out inspiring videos on the BMC TV YouTube channel. It’s also a great place to find advice on a wide range of climbing skills. You can also follow us on Instagram for inspiring locations and the latest opportunities from around the climbing community.

WATCH: In Peak Rock

5. Take the next step

In such a diverse sport there is always something new to try. Fancy a bit of ice climbing, or always dreamed of scaling an Alpine giant? The possibilities are endless. Our free booklet New Rock Climbers will also set you up with the essential know how for climbing outdoors.

DOWNLOAD: New Rock Climbers Booklet

WATCH: Top climber Katy Whittaker talks about her first outdoor climbing experiences

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