We know that choosing a adventure sport is a great challenge, especially if you are not an athlete born and you have reached a moment in your life when you want to try something new. "What if I practiced climbing?" You wonder. But... how does it scale? Don't worry, it's easier than it seems. Here we will give you some guidelines!
Even if you don't know it yet, there is an adventurous spirit in you and thanks to us you will awaken it. How would you like to see an incredible landscape where you feel like the king of the world? To be able to reach the highest peaks, even those in your area, the sport you need is climbing.
"I choose climbing, but what now?"
The first thing you have to do is collect information about this sport to familiarize yourself, even in a basic way, with the terminology, techniques, materials...
Once you have taken notes, it is time to take a climbing course. Choosing a company close to your town is a good option to start, as you will be able to get to know the place where you live more thoroughly and you may be surprised to see the mountain from a different perspective.
You don't have to worry, because everyone who considers it can climb. Think that since ancient times man has climbed mountains in search of food in order to survive. Now it is a way to disconnect from everyday life and has even become a way of working for many athletes.
A good company in which there are qualified professionals is the best option, since there is nothing better than learning with specialized instructors who will teach you everything you need to know to live this adventure. . First you will have to know the type of climbing that you are going to practice, as there are several styles : sporty, bouldering, free... When you have decided, you just have to go for it.
What types of climbing courses exist?
- Initiation course: includes the Basic progression and safety techniques thanks to which you will be able to climb independently, both in climbing walls and in natural schools. You will know the material and how to use it, as well as the relevant safety techniques.
- Improvement course: it is about being better in terms of climbing techniques, strategies, dynamic belays, large collapses, how to recover the material, gestural techniques...
During the course you will learn under the supervision of professionals, either in a climbing gym or outdoors, and schools will usually provide or rent the equipment you need.
Once you have taken the courses that best suit your level, you will be able to see that climbing is easier than you initially thought. In addition, you will go on several group outings to be able to apply what you have learned in class, making it much easier to become a great climber or, at least, try. Good luck!
