| The first thing you should do before any climb is to | | | | used more for stability and balance than for pulling |
| get warmed up and do some stretching. Climbing is a | | | | yourself up the rock face. |
| sport that is physically demanding and warming up | | | | Always climb with a partner. A good climbing partner |
| properly will help prevent fatigue and injury which is | | | | is worth their weight in gold. They may have skills |
| the last thing you want when you're on the side of a | | | | that you do not yet possess. It's also a good idea to |
| mountain. | | | | have someone else with you in case you get into |
| Before you start your climb its also a good idea to | | | | trouble. One of the safest climbing techniques, |
| plan ahead. Study your possible route before you | | | | belaying, actually requires that you have a partner. |
| ever lace up your boots. Once you're on the rock it's | | | | The person on belay is the one climbing and it is the |
| a good idea to plan several moves ahead. It's possible | | | | partner's, or belayer's, responsibility to remove slack |
| to climb yourself in to a position that is very difficult | | | | from the rope so that if the climber falls, they will |
| to get out of. Doing so would be very dangerous so | | | | only fall the distance of the slack in the rope. |
| it's very important to have a plan before you make a | | | | These rock climbing tips are a good start but it's also |
| move. | | | | a good idea to get some proper instruction before |
| One of the best rock climbing tips to keep in mind is | | | | starting to climb. There are a lot of things to learn in |
| to use your legs more than your arms. Your legs are | | | | order to keep yourself safe in this sport. You'll have |
| much stronger than your arms and they are able to | | | | to be familiar with the jargon that people use, various |
| hold your weight all day long. Whenever possible try | | | | climbing techniques, knot tying, etc. Follow these tips, |
| to avoid pulling yourself up with your arms and rather | | | | stay safe, and enjoy your climb. |
| push yourself up with your legs. Your arms should be | | | | |